Kuwait juvenile crimes fall 48% in first half of 2026

According to the Arab Times Kuwait, juvenile crime rates in Kuwait experienced a significant decline during the first half of 2026. Official figures indicate that the number of recorded cases dropped by 48 percent, falling to 795 incidents compared to 1,523 cases during the same period in the previous year.

The data, attributed to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, highlights a notable shift in juvenile delinquency trends within the country. While the report provides the raw figures for the six-month period, it does not immediately detail the specific categories of offenses or the underlying social factors that may have contributed to this reduction in criminal activity.

This decline in juvenile crime is being monitored by local authorities as part of broader efforts to assess the effectiveness of youth outreach and public safety initiatives. Further updates from the Ministry are expected as they continue to compile comprehensive annual crime statistics for the remainder of the year.