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Crime increasing in Ecuador?

12 years ago

Sexual offense and property crimes on increase in Cuenca Ecuador
Posted on October 13, 2012 • Filed under: Crime, Ecuador, Police/Military Activity, TRAVEL
Tusegurida.ec reported that sexual offenses, thefts and robberies companies are crimes increased between January and August 2012 in Cuenca, as shown by a report prepared by the Board of Public Safety and the Center for Strategic Studies. Sexual offenses increased by 14%. 199 cases were reported. Violations represent 63%, the indecent assault 21%, sexual harassment 15% and 2% estrupo. The previous year, from January to August, there were 110 cases of rape, while in the current statistics and accounting grew 125 violations. In regard to theft, of 1,335 to 1,856 passed, which shows an increase of 39%. The theft companies increased by 36%. In 2011, 291 cases were reported and in 2012, 396. This is compounded by the theft of vehicle parts, which experienced an increase of 103%. Last year 519 cases were recorded, but in 2012 the thefts came to 1015.
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