最高检：去年全国刑案量为本世纪以来最低，严重犯罪持续下降

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights a significant decline in serious crimes and an overall decrease in criminal cases in China, contributing to a higher sense of security among the public, with crime rates at their lowest in this century [1][2]. Group 1: Crime Statistics - From January to November 2025, the number of criminal cases handled by the national prosecution agencies reached the lowest level in this century, with a total of 873,000 arrests and 604,000 approvals for arrest, representing decreases of 15.6% and 12.9% year-on-year, respectively [1]. - The prosecution of serious violent crimes such as intentional homicide, robbery, and kidnapping saw a total of 49,000 cases, a year-on-year decrease of 10.3%, maintaining a low level of below 4% of total prosecutions for nearly a decade [2]. - The prosecution of crimes related to "yellow, gambling, and drugs" and theft reached 446,000, effectively deterring crime and maintaining social stability [3]. Group 2: Focus on Specific Crimes - The prosecution of human trafficking crimes, particularly involving women and children, saw a total of 950 cases, a decrease of 16.4% year-on-year, marking the lowest level in the past decade [3]. - The prosecution of drug-related crimes exceeded 30,000, with a focus on new types of drugs such as etomidate and synthetic cannabinoids [3]. - A total of 4,847 cases related to gun and explosive crimes were prosecuted, reflecting a sustained high-pressure crackdown on such offenses [3]. Group 3: Protection of Public Interests - In the healthcare sector, 2,272 individuals were prosecuted for fraud against medical insurance, aiming to protect public funds [4]. - The prosecution of labor-related crimes, specifically for failing to pay wages, reached 1,067 cases, recovering 210 million yuan in unpaid wages [4]. - Environmental crimes saw 29,500 prosecutions, emphasizing the commitment to safeguarding natural resources [4].