Massive decline in Qatar’s crime rate in 2018: MOI
With Qatar being declared as the safest country not just in the region but also across the globe, it is no surprise that crime rates in the country are impressively lower than the global average.
The latest data shared by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) confirms a further drop in Qatar’s crime rate with 88 percent of all crimes recorded in 2018 being of minor nature, reported Gulf Times.
The data reaffirms that the effective measures taken by MOI to curb criminal activity within the country have been successful.
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The Ministry’s efforts have resulted in bringing down the rate of major crimes to 98.3 percent lower than the worldwide average despite a 3.6 percent rise in population, according to Qatar Tribune.
The statistics further reveal that the total number of crimes in 2018 decreased by 2.4 percent in comparison to 2017.
Moreover, 88.3 percent of the total crimes committed in 2018 were minor ones that comprised cheque cases, violations of various kinds, and non-criminal disputes.
Major crimes against public security accounted for 0.1 percent of all offences committed in 2018. Statistics revealed a drop in such crimes in 2018 by 14.5 percent compared to 2017.
Crimes of forgery decreased by 31.8 percent compared to 2017, minor assaults and quarrels by 19.1 percent, breach of trust by 18.8 percent, non-payment by 16.3 percent and car thefts by 13.9 percent.
This shows a marked improvement in the security situation in the country compared to 2017, the MOI stressed.
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When compared to global figures, the MOI data showed that there were 0.4 cases of murder per 100,000 people, 95 percent lower than the global rate of eight cases, reported The Peninsula.
It also recorded the below mentioned figures:
- 0.2 for aggravated assault, 99.8 percent below the global rate of up to 100 assaults;
- 0.1 for burglary cases, 99.9 percent lower than the global average of 100 burglaries;
- 0.1 in deliberate fire crimes, 99.6 percent below the global average of 25;
- 0.6 cases of forced theft, 99.4 percent lower than the global average of up to 100.
The Ministry said in a press statement that these low figures are a consequence of the MOI’s dedicated efforts in maintaining security and preventing crime while reassuring citizens and residents.
MOI Statistics for other areas
Drug Abuse
Owing to the efforts of the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, MOI data and indicators revealed a significant fall in the rate of drug abuse in the country.
The rate of drug abuse was 0.1% of the total population, 95 percent lower than the global rate of abusers, which is 2 percent.
The security indicators were "very positive" and exceeded global rates, the statement added.
Services Transactions
In the service and awareness fields, the 2018 indicators find significant progress in comparison to 2017.
Service transactions involving the public increased by 3.2 percent in 2018 to 72,200,506, amounting to around 200,000 transactions daily.
In 2017, there were a total of 69,954,184 transactions.
The General Directorate of Passports topped the list with 22,837,019 transactions in 2018, while the General Directorate of Traffic completed 10,111,677 transactions.
The Airport Passports Department completed 13,510,610 transactions for passengers, with the number of services provided by Metrash2 amounting to 14,389,763 through smartphones.
Emergency Services
The emergency service (999) registered 2,447,015 calls, while applications for visas and transfer of sponsorship amounted to 767,069.
Moreover, building permits were issued to 89,755 applicants, while 71,497 new vehicles were registered and 53,780 certificates of good conduct were issued.
In 2018, the Medical Services Department at the MOI provided medical services to 701,654 patients.
The Civil Defense Department at the ministry extinguished 1,922 fires and carried out 1,203 rescue and relief operations in 2018.
The percentage of public satisfaction over the services of the Ministry's departments was 90 percent while 90 percent of the public complaints were resolved within five days.
Awareness Programs
There was a 5 percent increase in the number of awareness programs, activities and initiatives implemented by the MOI in 2018.
The number of students from schools and universities benefiting from the Ministry’s awareness programs went up by 10%.
The number of beneficiaries increased by 5% in 2018, compared to the previous year, and there was also a 5% rise in the number of awareness programs provided to communities.
In addition, the number of expatriate workers benefiting from MOI’s awareness initiatives increased by 10 percent.
Human Development
Moreover, the Ministry said it enhanced its performance level through the development of human resources with training programs.
The data showed capacity building and upgrading of the skills of 30,000 employees in the workplace and the enrolment of 2,000 employees annually in internal and external courses.
The number of women employees was increased annually by 5 percent and the indicators also pointed to a rise in job satisfaction among female staff members to 90 percent.
The Ministry also reserves a large number of office posts for people with special needs.
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Molten Metal where are you? On vacation?