Reasons for a rather unsafe stadium feeling among soccer interested people in a country comparison

The chart documents the reasons cited by soccer-interested respondents in Germany and England who stated they feel rather unsafe in the stadium. The comparison covers eight aided response categories across both countries (survey conducted in December 2023).

Pyrotechnics and fireworks rank as the top concern in Germany at 50%, compared to 31% in England. The willingness of fan groups to use violence shows the reverse pattern: 54% in England versus 47% in Germany. Crowds are cited by 44% in Germany and 35% in England. Weather and environmental influences show one of the larger gaps between the two countries: 39% in Germany against 15% in England. Viruses and infection risks are named by 38% of English respondents versus 22% in Germany. The willingness of security forces and police to use violence sits at 28% in Germany and 35% in England.