Kazakhstan police intensify crackdown on noise and public order violations

September 20, 2026 at 09:42 AM2 min

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Kazakhstan's police have intensified enforcement against noise, hooliganism, and illegal pyrotechnics in residential areas. Since the start of the year, officers have recorded 79,000 noise violations, a 13% increase over the same period last year. Patrols have been reinforced near apartment blocks, cafes, and entertainment venues, with expanded access to surveillance cameras.

Key Facts

Police have recorded 79,000 noise violations since the start of the year, a 13% increase over the same period last year.
Officers have registered 269 violations for illegal pyrotechnics use in populated areas, more than triple last year's figure.
More than 8,000 submissions have been issued to business owners to address conditions contributing to noise violations.
Over 6,000 district inspectors are connected to neighborhood chat groups to monitor complaints and explain legal requirements.

Enforcement Measures

Patrols have been reinforced in residential areas, courtyards of apartment buildings, and near cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Surveillance cameras are actively used to detect violations, with connections to operational control centers under the 'blanket' video monitoring program. Under the 'Safe Home' project, district inspectors have gained access to courtyard cameras.

Violation Statistics

Since the beginning of the year, police have stopped 79,000 noise violations under Article 437 of the Administrative Offenses Code. This figure is 13% higher than the same period last year. For pyrotechnics use in populated areas, 269 violations were stopped under Article 436, more than triple last year's number. If noise violations are accompanied by hooliganism, offenders are also held liable for petty hooliganism under Article 434.

Business and Community Engagement

District inspectors have issued more than 8,000 submissions to business owners to eliminate causes and conditions contributing to noise violations. Over 6,000 district inspectors are connected to chat groups of residents in microdistricts and residential complexes. This allows police to promptly see citizens' appeals, respond to violations, and explain legal requirements. The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that no public order violation should remain without a response.