More women have turned to crime, State survey revealsMore women turned to crime last year compared to 2017, a Government survey has shown. Kiambu, Nairobi and Meru counties also accounted for the highest share of crimes reported last year, which recorded a surge in crime. During the period, the total number of crimes reported to police increased by 13.2 per cent to 88,268. Similarly, the number of persons reported to have committed crime in Migori more than tripled from 409 persons in 2017 to 1,477 persons in 2018. Wajir police command station recorded the highest percentage increase in crimes reported to police of 56.2 per cent in 2018.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2019 21:33 UTC