HONG KONG 2004
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Introduction
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Hong Kong has long been regarded as
one of the safest cities in the world, an
important factor tourists take into account
when choosing their destination. In fact,
Hong Kong's disciplinary forces have
become world-renowned for their
efficiency and effectiveness and are often
held up as a role model for others.

Hong Kong's crime rate — the number of crimes per 100 000 population — is lower than that of many other metropolitan cities. The overall law and order situation remained stable in 2004, with the general and violent crime rates decreasing by 9.1 per cent and 5.6 per cent, respectively, when compared with 2003. The number of many serious crimes also registered a significant drop, while the overall crime detection rate was 43.6 per cent.

 

 
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