Indonesia should feel proud! The latest data from the Central Statistics Agency shows a significant decrease in crime rates in Indonesia throughout 2023.
In fact, this crime rate has reached its lowest point in the last decade. In the midst of this national achievement, Bali has reaffirmed its position as the province with the lowest crime rate.
Based on data released by Central Statistics Agency recently, the percentage of the population who are victims of crime in Indonesia has decreased drastically to 0.45% in 2023, down from 1.06% in 2014, and is the lowest figure in the last ten years. The chart shows a consistent decline since 2018.
According to RRI.co.id, Bali’s success in maintaining security is very prominent, with the percentage of crime victims being only 0.07% in 2023.
This figure is down significantly from 0.20% in 2022, which shows the success of the security strategy implemented in this province. Bali’s success since 2020 has made it an example for other regions in Indonesia.
Significant Crime Rate Reduction
Bali has been able to maintain its title as the safest province thanks to various local government efforts, such as increased patrols, cooperation with security forces, and crime prevention programs involving the community.
The decline in crime rates nationally and Bali’s success in maintaining its status as the safest province is good news for all Indonesians, indicating that efforts to create a safe and conducive environment have been successful.
Hopefully this positive trend will continue in the future. In addition to Bali, other provinces with low crime rates include Central Papua (0.19%) and East Kalimantan (0.21%). Meanwhile, Central Kalimantan was recorded as the province with the highest crime rate, which was 0.33%.
Overall, the number of people who are victims of crime in Indonesia in 2023 has dropped drastically to the lowest level in the last decade.
Crime trend graphs show that the crime victim rate peaked in 2018 with 1.11%, but in the last five years, this figure has dropped sharply to reach 0.45% in 2023.
This decline reflects an increase in the effectiveness of law enforcement, community participation, and the use of technology in the security system.
This success should be appreciated, but it is also an important reminder for all parties to maintain the sustainability of this positive trend.
With collaboration between the community, security forces, and the government, it is hoped that Indonesia will continue to become a safer and more conducive country for social, economic, and tourism life.
Source: RRI, DailyNotif
Image: Bali Getaway Indonesia
