Theft tops crime reports in early 2025, Police data reveals

Theft is the most reported crime in the Maldives in early 2025, with 73 cases as of mid-January, according to Maldives Police Service data. Other crimes include 53 traffic accidents, 27 drug offenses, and 26 lost items. In 2024, theft (2,290 cases) and traffic accidents (2,025) were also predominant, along with 414 robberies and 358 assaults. Authorities urge enhanced preventive measures.

Theft is the most reported crime in the Maldives in early 2025, with 73 cases as of mid-January, according to Maldives Police Service data. Other crimes include 53 traffic accidents, 27 drug offenses, and 26 lost items. In 2024, theft (2,290 cases) and traffic accidents (2,025) were also predominant, along with 414 robberies and 358 assaults. Authorities urge enhanced preventive measures.

Theft is the most reported crime in the Maldives in early 2025, with 73 cases as of mid-January, according to Maldives Police Service data. Other crimes include 53 traffic accidents, 27 drug offenses, and 26 lost items. In 2024, theft (2,290 cases) and traffic accidents (2,025) were also predominant, along with 414 robberies and 358 assaults. Authorities urge enhanced preventive measures.

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