Self isolation has led to the reduction of crime and the number of accidents in Moscow

“In the period from 1 April to 22 April 2020 in the city of Moscow decreased the number of crimes committed for the period by 9.5 per cent reduction in the number of messages containing signs of crimes”, – stated in the message of GU MVD of Russia in Moscow.

it is Noted that the decrease in crime has occurred also due to the implementation of preventive measures. The number of cases of deliberate infliction of grievous bodily harm in Moscow decreased by 47.6 per cent, theft by 29.3%, including from apartments of citizens at 62 percent. At the same time recorded a sharp reduction in street crime – robberies at 66.4 per cent, assaults on 78.3 percent.

57 percent over the period has reduced the number of road accidents. The number of victims in traffic accidents in the period 1-22 April decreased by 59.1 per cent.

the police noticed the fakes, actively distributed on several Internet resources. Placed there in publications about the alleged rise in crime in the capital during the period of self-isolation. “This is not true. Citizens do not trust unverified sources,” – said the press service of the Moscow Central Directorate of interior Ministry.

on Thursday we also learned that not increased the number of crimes committed in Russia by foreign nationals. There were previous concerns that are dismissed and not had time to go home migrants will be forced to Rob the Russians.