ArmInfo. The number of serious crimes decreased in the Shirak Region in the first half of 2026, while the number of particularly serious crimes increased, as reported by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Citing the head of the Shirak Provincial Department of the Criminal Police, the agency presented the dynamics of specific types of crimes for the reporting period.
According to him, registered crimes within the department's jurisdiction decreased by 24% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. "A total of 273 crimes falling under the competence of the criminal police were registered. No murder cases were recorded. The number of serious crimes decreased, while particularly serious crimes increased. Additionally, the number of thefts committed using computer technology dropped by 66.2%," a department representative stated.
According to the data provided, overall crime against public safety, public order, and public health increased across the province. According to the head of the Shirak Criminal Police Department, this is primarily due to the Patrol Service identifying cases of individuals driving vehicles without a driver's license. "During the reporting period, the Kumayri Community Police Department registered 387 crimes, 333 of which were solved. The clearance rate stood at 86%, compared to 80.5% for the same period last year. Crimes against persons and property, including car thefts, decreased, whereas crimes against economic activity increased," the department representative noted.
In the Mush Community Police Department, 239 crimes were registered and 203 were solved. The police representative specified that thefts, acts of vandalism, and crimes against persons have decreased. He drew attention to the fact that crimes committed by minors increased, while crimes committed against minors decreased. "In the Amasia Community Police Department, no crimes against property were registered. A total of 21 crimes were recorded, which is 38.2% less than in the same period last year. Crimes against state authority, state service, and management order also decreased. Over six months, out of 122 registered crimes in the Ani Community Police Department, 116, or 95.1%, were solved. Cases of domestic and family violence, as well as crimes committed against minors, increased," the police representative continued.
In the Ashotsk Community Police Department, 32 crimes were registered and 30 were solved. The department representative clarified that the rise in crime was mainly driven by an increase in cases involving the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition. At the same time, crimes against persons have decreased.
"The Artik Community Police Department has seen a decrease in crimes against economic activity. During the reporting period, 142 crimes were registered, 131 of which were solved. Among latent crimes, an increase was noted in cases of illegal drug trafficking, as well as domestic and family violence. Officers of the Shirak Region Patrol Service Battalion solved 120 crimes, a 7.1% increase compared to the same period last year. 62,118 reports were drawn up for various administrative offenses, 12,757 more than the previous year. The number of road accidents and victims in the Shirak Region has also decreased," the official concluded.
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