Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) announced that, as a result of their vigorous efforts to combat various categories of crime nationwide, the crime clearance rate has reached an unprecedented high, according to statistical data for 2025.

According to the agency, as a result of operational and investigative measures carried out by law enforcement on various cases, 70 per cent of registered crimes in 2025 were solved.

“As part of the unwavering effort to combat organised crime, including drug-related offences, the detection rate for these crimes has risen considerably.

The number of offences against life and health has declined. Furthermore, in cases involving property crimes, burglary, robbery, extortion, and fraud have also decreased.

In line with the rise in drug-related and organised crime detections, as well as the intensified efforts by the police, a total of 54,134 criminal incidents were recorded in 2025. This marks an increase of 4,158 incidents (+8.32%) compared to the same period in the previous year.

The uptick in reported crime is largely due to the nearly doubled rate of detection of drug-related offences. In 2025, 10,475 drug-related criminal incidents were registered, which represents an increase of 4,877 incidents (87.12%) compared to 2024.

As a result of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ uncompromising fight against the illegal circulation and distribution of narcotic substances in the country and the effective legal policy implemented, in 2025, criminal prosecution for drug-related offences was initiated against 7,119 individuals; of these individuals, 2,265 were involved in drug dealing (including 471 who were charged under the drug sales article).

As a result of the intensified crackdown on organised crime by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there has also been an increase in the detection of crimes associated with the ‘thieves’ world’. During the reporting period, criminal proceedings were initiated against 228 individuals on charges of membership of, support for, or appeals to a ‘thief-in-law’, including 15 individuals charged specifically with being a ‘thief-in-law’.

In 2025, as a result of preventative measures implemented by investigative agencies, the detection of illegal acquisition, possession, and carrying of firearms increased by 299 incidents, a rise of 37.52%.

Compared to 2024, the number of crimes against life and health has declined. Premeditated murders decreased by 11 incidents, while crimes against health saw a reduction of 517 incidents.

In 2025, compared to 2024, there has been a decrease in crimes committed against property, including burglary, robbery, extortion, and fraud:

• Burglary – down by 43 incidents
• Robbery – down by 22 incidents
• Fraud – down by 333 incidents
• Extortion – down by 37 incidents

Additionally, cybercrime incidents declined by 141 cases in 2025. Crimes against sexual freedom and inviolability also decreased by 134 incidents, and a reduction is noted in trafficking cases as well.

One of the key priorities of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is tackling illegal migration and ensuring the effective management of migration flows. The Migration Department conducts intensive immigration controls to ensure the prompt identification and deportation of foreign nationals present in Georgia without legal grounds.

Statistical data demonstrate the effectiveness of these efforts: in 2025, 1,311 foreign nationals were deported, compared to 363 in 2024, a remarkable 261% increase from the previous year. It is noteworthy that between 2019 and 2024, the Migration Department deported a total of 948 foreigners. However, in just one year, 2025, this number was exceeded, with 1,311 foreigners deported, effectively more than the total deported over the previous six years.

It should also be noted that the number of vehicles in the country has risen, as the statistical data clearly show. Specifically, as of 2024, the number of registered motor vehicles in Georgia was 1,870,638. According to 2025 figures, the vehicle fleet has increased by 134,040, reaching a total of 2,004,678.

Alongside this trend, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively taking steps to further improve road traffic safety.

Ensuring road traffic safety remains one of the key priorities for the Public Safety Management Centre 112.
The Centre constantly works to ensure road traffic safety and the protection of citizens’ lives. To achieve this, it conducts 24-hour, continuous video surveillance coverage across the entire country.

In 2025, the road safety system has been further enhanced compared to 2024; as of today, a total of 8,886 cameras are integrated into the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ surveillance network. Additionally, the number of average speed control sections has increased to 658, allowing for monitoring across 2,327 kilometres of motorway nationwide,” notes the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ information.