In October, there was a concerning 39 per cent rise in crimes committed against children, with 64 per cent of these incidents being sexual offenses. Additionally, 28 per cent were classified as assaults, while the remaining eight per cent covered other types of offenses.
The police also reported an overall crime rate increase of six per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. Among the reported cases of domestic-related crimes against children, all involved male family members as perpetrators, impacting 90 girls and 78 boys.
Furthermore, serious crimes showed a significant 17 per cent uptick. Crimes against women saw a slight rise of 0.5 per cent, with the majority being assault-related (85 per cent) and a smaller portion involving sexual offenses (15 per cent). Domestic violence within women’s cases accounted for 36 per cent, with many stemmed from spousal or partner relationships, while others involved relatives.
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew emphasized the need to address these crimes, noting that many occur within domestic settings. There is a commitment to work with various stakeholders to find and tackle the underlying causes of these troubling trends.
This alarming rise in crime statistics highlights a critical area that requires urgent attention and action from law enforcement and community partners. By focusing on addressing the root causes and fostering education and awareness, there is hope for a significant reduction in these instances in the future.
In summary, the data reveals a disturbing increase in crimes against vulnerable groups, particularly children and women, signaling the necessity for concerted efforts to combat these trends moving forward.
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