Crime rate down by seven per cent

Crime rate in the Kingdom reduced by over seven per cent in 2019, it emerged. Officials stated Bahrain enjoyed a low crime year as crime in general declined by 7.5pc. Reportedly, crimes of theft decreased by 10pc while drug crimes saw a decline of seven per cent. This was revealed in the annual report of the annual report of the Public Prosecution.

The annual report revealed a decrease in the number of complaints received by the Special Investigation Unit during the past year, by about 22pc compared to 2018. The report stated that all crimes have recorded a decrease. According to the report it is the first time in several years that all crimes have reduced together.

Meanwhile, Manama was among the top 20 per cent of the safest cities in the world, according to website that collects crime statistics. Three hundred and thirty-eight cities were included in the list and each city was given a ‘safety index’.

The safety index of Manama was 72, not too far from first placed index number of 88 while markedly ahead of last placed 15.

Two cities from the United Arab Emirates were featured in the top twenty list with Abu Dhabi being crowned the safest city in the world and with Dubai not too far behind at 11th place with a safety index of 87.