Referrals in 2013 by gender and age

90% of the consumption convictions concern men. Even though there are probably more men than women who smoke pot, the ratio is hardly 1 : 9. We would rather estimate it at 1 : 2. This means that women are much less likely to be reported to the police than men.

Males also dominate those reported for misdemeanor (transfer, trafficking) at 92%, even slightly more than for violation reports above.

The main burden of repression is clearly borne by the young. The under-30s receive 77% of the reprimands. Even though more people smoke pot at a younger age than at an older age, there are now also many retired people who smoke pot. But they are less likely to be out smoking joints and less likely to get caught in the mills of justice. But: It can also happen to the well-situated elderly! The small discrepancy between the two totals in the infraction tables is due to some unclear cases.

It is interesting to note that the age distribution of the misdemeanor reprimands is very similar to that of the above-mentioned violations. Of course, the figures are less high, but the percentage distribution is quite similar: The main burden of repression is again borne by the under-30s, who account for 69% of all reprimands.

Most of the referrals are made because of weed: 92% on average. This is true for all age groups. But for those under 20, weed accounts for almost 96%, and for those over 60, “only” 81%.