Crime in capital on the decline
Photo by Dave Martin/Mountain Leon
The number of crimes registered by the police in the capital fell 18.8% to 35,426 last year, according to an annual report by the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) approved by the mayor on Thursday.
Last year, there were 15 intentional homicides in Budapest - a city with a population of almost 1.8 million - up two from a year earlier.
The number of aggravated assaults dropped 6.6% to 2,050.
The number of instances of disorderly conduct declined 8.5% to 2,295.
The number of thefts fell 23.2% to 13,166.
Hungary CPI Drop Acknowledged at IMF/World Bank Spring Meeti...
Hungary to Address Future of Cohesion Policy During EU Presi...
AI may Save Hungarian Healthcare, Says Leading Doctor
Time Out Market to Open in Budapest Next Year
SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL
Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.
