AMMAN — The Kingdom's
Public Security Department (PSD) has
released comprehensive figures comparing criminal activity in the first halves
of 2022 and 2023. The study reveals a decrease in overall
criminal incidents,
accompanied by increased detection rates and faster resolution times.
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Brigadier Haider Shboul, Director of the
Criminal Investigation Division, praised the investigative agility displayed in 2023,
citing cases where culprits were identified within an hour. He emphasized the
importance of thorough investigation supported by clear evidence and
highlighted improved inter-departmental coordination in complex
criminal cases,
the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
Colonel Hatem Tarawneh, Director of the
Criminal Information Division, added that crime detection rates have risen to 94.80 percent, up from
92.15 percent last year, and that 100 percent of murders have been solved so
far this year.
Tarawneh cited a decrease in crime numbers during the first
half of this year compared to the same period last year, despite the increase
in population and visitors. His department recorded 12,690 crimes last year,
compared to 12,642 this year, detailing a decline in various crime categories,
including a 2.5 percent decrease in
criminal offenses, a 3.5 percent drop in
thefts, and a 1.7 percent decline in homicides.
Tarawneh further contextualized these statistics by
providing an example: the car theft rate now stands at just 2 per 100,000
individuals, emphasizing the considerable strides made in maintaining the
security and well-being of the Kingdom's residents.
Regarding
cybercrimes Shboul warned against careless online
interactions and urged potential victims to contact the
Anti-Cybercrime Unit.
He reassured the public that trained female staff were available to handle
sensitive cases involving women and children confidentially.
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