Police reported crime rate decrease in 2013 y/y

The crime rate in Georgia has dropped significantly and more crimes are being solved, latest figures reveal.

More than 10 000 less crimes were reported in Georgia last year compared to the same period in 2012. This was a decrease of 25.7 %.

Figures released by the Internal Ministry of Georgia today reveal there were 28 970 less crimes throughout the country last year and 17 339 of these were solved.

In the same time period, the number of solved crimes increased significantly, from 40.9% to 59.9%.

Most of the crimes were committed in the capital city, Tbilisi, (up to 30000 crimes) and 17339 (59.9%) were solved, according to the statistics.