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In the first half of 2022, a total of 31 434 crimes were recorded, showing an increase of 563 cases or 1.8% when compared with 30 871 cases in the same period of 2021. There were 4 084 cases of violent crime, a decrease of 569 cases or 12.2%. The detection rate of overall crimes in the first half of 2022 was 30.6%.
The overall crimes registered an increase mainly due to the rise of over 3 000 deception cases. In addition, blackmail and homicide cases also registered significant increase. However, substantial decreases were registered in various major crimes. The number of cases of robbery, burglary, rape, wounding and serious assault, snatching, pickpocketing and theft from vehicle hit a new record low since half yearly figures were maintained in 1977.
Please visit the following link for more information on the law and order situation in the first half of 2022：（https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202207/25/P2022072500507.htm?fontSize=1）.
