Rape Tops Criminal Convictions in France for 2023, Justice Report Reveals

A Ministry of Justice report highlights that 62% of criminal convictions last year were for rape, with aggravating circumstances in most cases.

Out of 2,900 criminal convictions in France in 2023, 1,800 were for rape or other sexual crimes, making it the most sanctioned criminal offense.
Aggravating circumstances were identified in over 70% of rape cases, and 10% of convicted rapes were committed by the victim's partner or cohabitant.
A total of 550,000 convictions were issued in 2023, addressing 900,000 infractions, with criminal offenses accounting for only 0.3% of all cases.
Traffic-related offenses made up 36% of all misdemeanors, including drunk driving and driving without a license.
Nearly 30,000 convictions involved minors, with rape also being the leading criminal offense among this group.