263 Juvenile Cases in Kuwait as of August 10, 2026
Against the backdrop of 853 cases last year and 841 in 2024, according to Criminal Security statistics
218 crimes against the person, 450 suspects, and "assault by various means" at the forefront
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The prevalence of "assault" cases makes awareness of the dangers of violence vital in juvenile programs
26 traffic cases, 29 suspects, and "driving without a license" leading with a total of 12
The number of traffic cases registered against juveniles declined from 432 in 2025 to 26
Only 5 drug cases for juveniles during 2026, compared to 24 in 2024
In the context of the media partnership between the Ministry of Interior and Al-Siyasa newspaper under the awareness campaign "Prevention and Safety," launched by the Ministry coinciding with the start of the academic year (2026/2027), Al-Siyasa highlights the "Protection of Juveniles" pillar, one of the campaign's pillars, along with the most prominent cases and issues related to the juvenile category, the behaviors and risks they may face, and ways to avoid and prevent them. This is achieved through a balanced awareness initiative involving social specialists and security experts, contributing to the protection of children, strengthening community partnership, and reinforcing concepts of prevention and safety among students and parents. At the end of the period, the media impact of the pillar will be studied.
Statistics from the Criminal Security sector showed a noticeable decline in juvenile cases registered during the current year (2026) compared to 2024 and 2025.
Statistics indicate that the total number of cases registered within the categories covered by the statistics reached 263 cases as of August 10, 2026, with the number of suspects reaching 520. In contrast, 2025 recorded approximately 853 cases, with 1,330 suspects, while 2024 recorded 841 cases, with 1,418 suspects.
These figures reflect a clear decline in the number of cases registered during the current period compared to the total recorded over the past two years. The rate of decline in the number of cases registered this year compared to 2025 was approximately 69.2 percent, while the rate of decline in the number of suspects was 60.9 percent.
These statistics come as the Ministry of Interior continues its security and awareness efforts to protect juveniles and prevent them from falling into the cycle of crime by intensifying awareness of laws and risks associated with certain behaviors and working to strengthen a culture of legal compliance among students and youth, especially juveniles.
The awareness efforts include campaigns and programs targeting various age groups, focusing on issues that can directly affect juveniles, such as violence, fights, drugs, traffic violations, and the misuse of social media.
Crimes Against the Person
Crimes against the person topped the list of registered cases during the current year, with a total of 218 cases and 450 suspects. "Assault by beating" cases accounted for 108 cases, "mutual assault" cases numbered 43, "assault causing noticeable harm" cases totaled 37, along with 30 cases of "misuse of mobile phones."
The figures confirm that crimes against the person represent the largest proportion of registered cases within the categories covered by the statistics, making awareness of the dangers of violence and fights an important topic in juvenile protection programs.
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Awareness campaigns work to inform juveniles about the dangers of violence and its legal and social consequences, emphasizing the importance of resolving disputes without fights or assaults that may lead to cases being registered against the parties involved.
The statistics include the classification of defendants by age groups, which enables tracking the number of juveniles involved in registered cases and identifying the types of cases in which younger age groups appear. This helps determine topics that require further awareness campaigns.
Protecting juveniles is a file that requires cooperation between the Ministry of Interior, families, schools, and relevant authorities, as early awareness can contribute to preventing juveniles from falling into the circle of crime before the matter reaches the stage of a legal case.
Traffic Cases
Regarding traffic law cases, the statistics recorded 26 cases as of August 10 last year, with a total of 29 defendants.
"Driving without a license" topped the traffic cases with 12 cases, while "two-vehicle collisions" accounted for 11 cases, in addition to two cases involving two-vehicle collisions and fatalities, and one case involving a two-vehicle collision and injuries.
The number of traffic cases reached approximately 404 cases in 2024, rising to 432 cases in 2025, compared to 26 cases in the current period of 2026.
These figures highlight the importance of traffic awareness among juveniles and youth, particularly regarding driving without a license or before the legal age, due to the potential for accidents, injuries, and loss of life.
Awareness efforts include educating students about traffic rules, warning them of the dangers of illegal driving, and emphasizing the necessity of complying with regulations to ensure their safety and that of other road users.
Drugs and Reputation
Regarding drug-related cases, the statistics recorded 5 cases, which included possession of narcotics for personal use, possession of narcotics and consumption of psychoactive substances, and possession of narcotics with intent to traffic or distribute.
In 2024, 24 drug cases were recorded, while 8 cases were recorded in 2025, compared to 5 cases during the current period of 2026.
Regarding crimes against honor and reputation, the statistics included 14 cases, with a total of 26 defendants.
Some cases in this category are linked to the misuse of mobile phones and social media, making awareness about responsible technology use a topic of interest within juvenile protection programs.
Awareness initiatives aim to educate students about the legal responsibilities associated with publishing or disseminating offensive material, infringing on others' rights, or violating privacy, while emphasizing the need to use social media responsibly.
Awareness and Protection
The Ministry of Interior continues its efforts in juvenile protection through security operations, awareness programs, and campaigns targeting students and youth to raise awareness levels and inform them about laws and risks associated with deviant behaviors.
The "Waqaia and Aman" (Protection and Safety) campaign is among the awareness campaigns targeting students of all age groups at the beginning of the academic year, focusing on preventing dangerous behaviors and raising awareness about issues that juveniles may encounter or become involved in.
The awareness messages include warnings against violence, fights, drugs, driving without a license, and the improper use of social media, in addition to emphasizing respect for the law and avoiding behaviors that could lead to legal cases.
Data indicates that the decline in the number of cases this year comes amid the continuation of these security and awareness efforts aimed at protecting juveniles and reducing crimes associated with them.
Juvenile protection relies on prevention and awareness alongside security and legal measures, as raising students' awareness levels helps curb behaviors that could lead to their involvement in legal cases.
The Ministry of Interior, through all its security sectors, continues its efforts to protect juveniles through awareness campaigns and security programs, foremost among which is the “Waqaaya wa Aman” (Protection and Safety) campaign, aimed at raising students’ awareness, informing them of risks, and reinforcing compliance with the law.
Public Relations and Security Media – Thank you
The General Administration of Public Relations and Security Media is making significant efforts to raise juvenile awareness through continuous awareness campaigns, which have earned the appreciation and commendation of many parents. The awareness campaign is supervised by the Administration Director, Brigadier General Nasser Busaileb, and his deputy, Colonel Yousef Anbar; the Director of Public Relations, Colonel Othman Al-Mansouri; the Director of Security Media, Colonel Mishaari Al-Samah; the Director of the Printing Press, Colonel Faisal Al-Daihani; and the Assistant Director of Security Media, Lieutenant Colonel Talal Al-Houtri. Employees of the Public Relations and Security Media Administration, including officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel, participate in the campaign by delivering awareness lectures and conducting continuous school visits.
