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- Scam cases in Hong Kong decreased by 2.9% in 2025, the first decline since 2019.
- Overall recorded crimes fell by 5.9%, totaling 89,137 incidents.
- Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming reported a tenfold increase in homicide cases to 194, influenced by the Wang Fuk Court fire.
- Domestic violence incidents rose due to financial issues and murder-suicides involving chronic illness patients.
- Authorities arrested 16 individuals on suspicion of manslaughter related to the fire.
