The National Police Chief Calls There An Increase In Thousands Of Crime Cases In Indonesia During 2022

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said there was an increase of 7.3 percent of criminal cases that occurred throughout Indonesia during 2022. The number reached 276,507 cases.

"In general, the number of crimes that occurred throughout Indonesia in 2022 was 276,507 cases," said Sigit in his presentation on the End of the Year Release, Saturday, December 31.

The increase of 7.3 percent or 18,764 cases is quite high when compared to 2021 data which only occurred 257,743 criminal cases

The increase in the number of crimes was due to various things. One of them is community activities that are starting to return to normal.

"Of course, it will increase as community activities begin to loose," said Sigit.

On the other hand, Sigit said that his staff was still prioritizing the settlement of cases with restorative justice. Of course, for cases that are categorized as minor crimes.

"Where is one that we continue to participate in regarding restorative justice law enforcement as a last resort," said Sigit.