Crime rate in Peshawar surges by 136%

The report highlights a significant increase in the number of homicides, attempted murders and robberies

PESHAWAR:

The crime rate in Peshawar district has surged by 136 percent during the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the police.

CCPO Syed Safaran Anwar acknowledged the challenges posed by increasing crimes and acts of terrorism and emphasized the implementation of technology and improved investigation techniques to bring about improvements.

The report highlights a significant increase in the number of homicides, with 232 people killed in Peshawar this year, reflecting a 136 percent rise compared to the first five months of last year.

Similarly, there has been a rise in attempted murder cases, with 360 incidents reported this year, compared to 310 cases during the same period last year.

The number of reported injuries in the city this year stands at 216, slightly lower than the 224 injuries reported in various crime incidents during the corresponding period last year.

However, incidents of robbery have witnessed a substantial 102 percent increase, with 79 cases of rape reported this year compared to 39 cases during the first five months of last year.

Additionally, 29 rape cases were reported in the current year’s timeframe.