Singapore has continued to be ranked amongst the safest countries and cities in the world.
This is, in no small part, due to the work of the Singapore Police Force.
With the Covid-19 pandemic running into its third year, the SPF continues to play an active role in supporting the national effort in managing the health crisis, on top of their regular duties of keeping Singapore safe from crime and terrorism.
Speaking to CNA938 on Jan. 1, 2022, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, SPF’s director of operations gave a rundown of what transpired in 2021, the crime trends in Singapore, as well as how policing work has changed and remained the same in the face of a global pandemic.
Here’s what he said, in his own words, edited and condensed for clarity.
Singapore streets remain safe
“Overall, Singapore’s streets remained safe in 2021.”
“Physical crimes such as robbery, snatch theft, housebreaking, and other types of theft generally continued to decline.”
Online scams on the rise as more people go online for their needs
“However, the continued shift in activities online has led to a rise in online crimes, in particular, scams.”
“We have seen more people going online for their shopping, entertainment, financial and social needs the past year.”
“In tandem with that, we have seen an increase in online scams.”
“So, that has also led to shifts in our crime fighting efforts with greater focus on scam prevention and enforcement.”
