Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 1 / Trend V. Zhavoronkova/
The rate of crime decreased in Kyrgyzstan by 8.9 percent compared to the similar period of the last year, KyrTAG reported on Thursday.
In Kyrgyzstan 21,571 crimes were registered during the nine months of 2012.
The country celebrates Police Day on Thursday.
The Interior Ministry head gave medals to distinguished police employees.