Patterns of Female Homicide Victimization in Western Europe

Executive Summary

While prior studies highlighted female homicide rates, they often lacked detailed context or comparisons with male victimization. This exploratory study examines female homicide in six European countries Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland, using the European Homicide Monitor. It analyzes victim-offender relationships and homicide types, comparing female and male victimization. Findings show that female homicide rates have been relatively stable over the past decade, with a narrowing gender gap. Contexts of female victimization are highly varied, and while female homicide differs from male victimization in many ways, some overlaps exist, suggesting the need for tailored approaches.

Author(s)

Marieke Liem
Pauline Aarten
Sven Granath
Janne Kivivuor
Aurélien Langlade
Keltoume Larchet
Nora Markwalder
Karoliina Suonpää
Asser Thomsen
Simone Walser
Female homicide victimization differs in many respects from male victimization, but some overlaps do exist.

 

 


 

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