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Problem przestępczości w okręgu przemyskim przed konfliktem rosyjsko-ukraińskim i w jego trakcie
The issue of the crime in Przemyśl district before the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war

Author(s): Maciej Wilczyński
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Russian-Ukrainian war; crime; public safety; Przemyśl district

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze crime rates in the Przemyśl district before theoutbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war and during its first year. The question was raisedas to whether the influx of refugees had affected the level of public safety. The study, basedon an analysis of legal acts, administrative and statistical data, as well as the literature onthe subject, showed that despite unprecedented migration, there was no rise in crime. Thenumber of criminal and traffic offenses decreased, and the high detection rate of perpetratorsremained unchanged. The biggest problem remained traffic crimes that were notrelated to migration. Misinformation that caused social anxiety, were crucial. The articlehighlights the role of reliable communication and the state actions of public institutionsin maintaining social stability was emphasized.

  • Issue Year: 10/2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-12
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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