Crime detection rate in Georgia reaches “record” 67.25%, says Interior Ministry

Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs on Saturday said the country’s crime detection rate for the first nine months of the year had reached its highest level yet - 67.25 percent, marking an increase compared to the same period last year.

The body added 40,464 crimes were registered across the country in the reporting period - a 2.26 percent rise year-on-year, which the Ministry attributes to intensified police efforts and improved crime detection mechanisms.

The Ministry highlighted a significant rise in the detection of drug-related crimes, which increased by 46.92 percent, with a total of 7,199 cases identified between January and September. Within this category, authorities uncovered 660 cases of illegal drug sales.

Crimes linked to the so-called “thieves’ world” saw a 75 percent increase, while violations related to the illegal possession, storage and carrying of firearms rose by 33 percent.

At the same time, several serious crime categories showed notable declines. The Ministry reported a decrease in burglaries, robberies, fraud and extortion cases compared to last year. The number of intentional homicides also dropped, as did crimes against human health, which fell by 4.48 percent year-on-year.

Additionally, sexual offenses decreased by 121 cases compared to 2024 and reductions were also recorded in cybercrime and human trafficking, including offenses involving juvenile exploitation.

The Ministry noted an increase in transport-related offenses, including a rise of 181 cases of traffic safety and vehicle operation violations compared to the previous year.