Crime in Karachi rose to alarming levels during the first ten months of 2026, according to a detailed report released by the Karachi Police. The report covers crimes committed in the city from January to October 2026.
Police recorded 51,000 criminal incidents in the metropolis during this period. Of these, 456 people were murdered and 719 cases of attempted murder were reported.
Kidnappings, robberies and vehicle theft in Karachi
Kidnappings reached a high, with 2,800 people forcibly abducted and 28 kidnapped for ransom. The report also recorded 372 children abducted across the city, and 2,515 robbery and dacoity incidents.
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Vehicle crime also featured prominently, the report showed:
- 928 cars stolen or snatched at gunpoint
- 8,574 motorcycles stolen or snatched at gunpoint
- 292 other vehicles stolen or snatched
Arms and prohibition cases add to the total
A further 16,292 other crimes were reported in the metropolis. Police also registered 3,410 incidents under the Prohibition Ordinance and booked 5,152 cases under the Arms Ordinance.
The figures suggest that motorcycle theft and snatching remained difficult to curb.
