SINGAPORE — Molestation and theft cases increased in 2022 when physical crime rose 4.4 per cent, according to figures released by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Thursday (Feb 16).
There were 20,193 cases of physical crime reported last year, up from 19,343 cases in 2021 but still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Scam and cybercrime statistics were released separately last week, as police explained that rising scam numbers have overtaken many other types of physical crime and skewed the overall crime indicator.MOLESTATION AND VOYEURISM Molestation cases on public transport also rose from 163 to 178 cases last year as ridership increased.
Nearly 70 per cent of these cases took place in retail shops such as department stores, supermarkets, pharmacies and mini-marts or convenience stores. SPF said that significant increases were observed at residential and commercial properties, where theft cases rose to 881 and 503 respectively last year.
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