Intentional homicides in Naples are decreasing (28 in 2024, -9%) and robberies (-17%), but extortions are increasing (+6%). These are the data provided today by the Prefecture of Naples during a press conference by the prefect Michele di Bari.
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"But the increase in extortion is significant because there is an incentive to report and denounce, to get a result" explained the prefect of Naples. During the year in which three G7s were held in the city and province, the Anti-Mafia bans (203) also doubled, even for hotel facilities.
“However, 742 new registrations have arrived on the White List, for a total of 1987 companies,” said Prefect Michele di Bari. In the fight against usury and racketeering, funds given to victims have also increased: approximately 4 million euros for those who report extortion, approximately 103 euros for victims of usury, a figure that has increased by 400%.
The establishment of red zones
2024 was also the year of the establishment of the first 5 red areas (Naples, Pozzuoli, Castellammare di Stabia, Pompeii and San Giorgio a Cremano). Last year, 6 police squads were set up in as many hospitals in the city and the province (Vecchio Pellegrini, Ospedale dal Mare, Santobono and San Paolo in Naples, San Giuliano di Giugliano and San Leonardo in Castellammare di Stabia). Furthermore, 57 urban security projects were activated, while on the front of gender violence, 871 protection measures were implemented.
The first emergency to be resolved for 2025 according to the prefect of Naples is to “further reduce crime rates”, which have already dropped by 4% compared to 2023, by focusing on “prevention”.
Michele di Bari stressed the importance of the recent crackdown on weapons, highlighting the benefits that this policy will bring to public safety. During a meeting with journalists, di Bari said: “It is essential to guarantee the safety of citizens through more rigorous measures in gun control.”
This initiative is part of a broader context of attention to the problems related to armed violence in the country. The new rules aim to limit access to weapons and intensify controls for those who want to buy them.
Michele di Bari also reiterated the need for a shared approach between institutions and civil society to effectively address the issue of security. “Collaborating is the key to creating a safer environment for everyone,” he concluded.
Political and social attention on this issue remains high, with hopes that the new measures can really make a difference.
Article published on 10 January 2025 - 18:14
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