Hong Kong police announce record low of 54,225 crime cases in 2018, as force celebrates 175th anniversary
- Senior city and state officials attend open day at police college in Wong Chuk Hang, with carnival atmosphere set to attract more than 12,000 visitors
- Crime statistics represent a 3.2 per cent drop from previous low the year before
Hong Kong police have announced they handled a record low number of crime cases in 2018, with a full breakdown to be released later this month.
Commissioner of Police Stephen Lo Wai-chung, speaking at an event to kick off a series of celebrations marking the force’s 175th anniversary on Saturday, said the number of crime cases reported last year was 3.2 per cent lower than the previous record in 2017.
Lo also cited a survey conducted by the Public Opinion Programme of the University of Hong Kong, which found police had achieved a new high in recognition from the public.
“The survey found that 84 per cent of respondents said they were satisfied with our overall performance, among which half said they were highly satisfied,” Lo said.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor also praised officers for being “civilised and professional” in carrying out their duties.
