The Finnish Ministry of Interior's three-year old on-line crime reporting service saw more than 31000 crimes reported in 2005

The popularity of reporting petty crimes online has grown steadily in Finland, according to Finnish law enforcement authorities. First introduced in early 2003, the e-service eliminates the need for theft victims to fill out forms in person at local police stations, while providing rapid proof for insurance purposes.
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