Number of recorded crimes reduced by 4.9% - MIA
ASTANA. February 1. KAZINFORM /Damir Baimanov/ As earlier reported, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is holding an enlarged sitting of the board today. Making a report Minister Serik Baimaganbetov said the number of the offences recorded in 2009 had been reduced by 4.9%.
"The total number of the crimes recorded in 2009 lowered by 4.9%. It should be noted the number of murders, bodily injuries, robberies, thefts, as well as juvenile offences reduced too", the Minister said.
Despite this, several regions face still negative tendency. Thus, Akmola, Kyzylorda, Karaganda and Atyrau oblasts record high number of thefts and robberies.
As S. Baimaganbetov added, the share of robberies in crimes makes 10%, drug-related crimes - 9% while disorderly conduct comprises more than 6%.