21,000 Crimes Against Women and Children Reported in 2023: A Breakdown of Types

National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo revealed that the police received 21,768 cases of crimes against women and children throughout 2023.

Of that number, only 8,008 cases, or 36.76%, were resolved by the Indonesian National Police this year.

"The Indonesian National Police provides psychological support first to both women and children, and there is a diversion mechanism for children in resolving cases," said Listyo Sigit at the 2023 Year-End Performance Release event at the National Police Headquarters on Wednesday (27/12/2023).

According to their type, the most frequently reported crimes to the Indonesian National Police in 2023 were acts of violence against children, namely 11,084 cases, a 12.3% increase year-on-year (yoy).

Then there were 5,555 cases of domestic violence this year. The number surged by 147.8% (yoy).

Furthermore, the number of children in conflict with the law was recorded at 3,318 cases, down 45.67% (yoy).

The Indonesian National Police also received reports of violence against women totaling 2,636 cases, down 62.16% (yoy).

Finally, there were 643 cases of sexual violence reported in 2023, an increase of 387% (yoy).

(See also: Female Students are the Most Frequent Victims of Violence)