Theft takes 43% tumble in Kuwait

23/08/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait announced that the Ministry of Justice statistics on cases registered at the Public Prosecution showed a 43.4 percent decrease in theft cases in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, indicating that the total number of such cases declined from 781 to 442. Al-Sumait said robbery cases decreased by 66.4 percent -- from 107 to 36, while theft cases involving breaking, trespassing or using unusual methods decreased by 48.5 percent -- from 334 to 172 cases, as well as 36.2 percent decrease in other types of theft, from 287 to 183.

He stated that these indicators reflect the general trend of declining serious crimes, as the government continues to develop the penal system, in addition to the ongoing security and awareness efforts to prevent crimes. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior disclosed that the Farwaniya Governorate Security Directorate, which is under the Security Directorates Affairs Sector, conducted a security campaign in Al-Riggae, with the participation of 168 security personnel and 50 patrol vehicles. This campaign resulted in the arrest of 36 individuals, including 13 people with outstanding arrest warrants for holding expired residency permits, 12 who are wanted by law for absconding, four with expired residency permits, three who are wanted by law in connection with civil cases, and three others involved in drug cases

By Jaber Al-Hamoud and Munif Naif Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff