Crime drops significantly in Azerbaijan: Over 1,100 fewer offenses registered in Q1 2025

A significant decline in crime has been recorded in Azerbaijan in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,101 fewer criminal cases reported compared to the same period last year, Minister of Internal Affairs Colonel-General Vilayat Eyvazov said during a board meeting of the ministry, according to Report.

The Interior Ministry and the Prosecutor’s Office reported that of the 7,829 crimes registered in the first three months of the year, 87% have been successfully solved.

Overall crime rates fell by 12.3%, with notable decreases in serious and especially grave offenses, crimes against individuals, theft, fraud, robbery, extortion, hooliganism, and violations committed in public spaces, by groups, or in the context of family conflicts. A reduction was also noted in crimes committed by previously convicted individuals and in incidents involving firearms.

Authorities also reported improved clearance rates for cases committed under obscure circumstances, including intentional homicides, serious bodily harm, crimes against persons, theft, fraud, robbery, extortion, and car theft.