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Crime Rate in Kathmandu Valley Rises Marginally in FY 2081/82, Economic Offenses Lead Statistics

Crime Rate in Kathmandu Valley Rises Marginally in FY 2081/82, Economic Offenses Lead Statistics

Kathmandu Valley has seen a slight uptick in criminal cases in the fiscal year 2081/82 compared to the previous year, with economic offenses dominating the crime landscape. According to the data released by the Kathmandu District Police Office on Wednesday, overall crime increased by 0.33 percent. A total of 12,915 cases were registered in FY 2081/82, up by 43 cases from 12,872 in FY 2080/81.

Historically, the Valley witnessed a sharp jump in reported crimes between FY 2078/79 and FY 2079/80, with cases rising from 8,977 to 13,464. Since then, the figure has slightly decreased but remains significantly higher than pre-2079 levels, indicating sustained criminal activity.

Breakdown of Major Offenses
Banking offenses topped the list with 6,553 cases in FY 2081/82, underscoring the growing trend of financial crimes. Other high-frequency offenses included indecent behavior (1,953 cases), theft (951), fraud (745), drug-related crimes (431), suicide cases (332), rape (244), attempted murder (140), vehicular homicide (100), and vehicular assault (74).

Economic crimes showed a clear upward trajectory. Besides banking offenses, cooperative fraud cases reached 32, illicit financial transactions 30, cybercrime 23, illegal hundi operations 18, and cryptocurrency-related offenses 12. Notably, 25 individuals were charged with attempted murder in the economic crime category, reflecting the overlap between violent and financial crimes.

Drug Trafficking: Rising Arrests and Youth Involvement
Drug-related cases have grown steadily over the last five years. From 240 cases in FY 2077/78, the number rose to 431 in FY 2081/82. Arrests followed the same trend, climbing from 598 in FY 2079/80 to 725 in the latest fiscal year. The police confiscated significant quantities of narcotics, including 9 quintals 1 kg of marijuana, 2 quintals 72 kg of hashish, 828 grams of brown heroin, 713 grams of brown sugar, and hundreds of thousands of pharmaceutical tablets such as Tramadol (173,361 units) and Nitrazepam (8,382 units).

Alarmingly, the report highlights high youth involvement in drug crimes. Individuals under 15 years old accounted for 32.4 percent of cases, those aged 15–19 for 48.9 percent, 20–24 for 13.8 percent, and 25–29 for 4.9 percent. This indicates a worrying trend of deepening narcotics penetration among younger demographics.

The data suggests that while the total crime growth rate is modest, the nature of crime in Kathmandu Valley is shifting toward economic and organized offenses. Banking fraud remains the most dominant category, reflecting vulnerabilities in financial systems and possibly an increase in fraudulent schemes. The sustained rise in drug trafficking cases, particularly involving youth, signals an urgent need for targeted law enforcement, community intervention, and rehabilitation programs. If these trends persist, the Valley could face deeper socio-economic and security challenges in the coming years.

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