Delinquency recorded a general decline of around 70% during confinement, during which time only domestic violence experienced an increase of 4%, according to statistics from the Interior Ministry released on Friday.
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From March 17 to May 10, thefts without violence against people thus decreased by 78% compared to the same period in 2019. The number of domestic violence against minors over 15 years old, after having decreased during the first two weeks containment, rebounded sharply to exceed 2019 figures, observes the ministerial statistical service of internal security (SSMSI).