Islamabad, Jan 5 (NationPress) In 2025, Faisalabad, Pakistan, witnessed over 15,000 incidents of robbery, snatching, and theft, leading to a staggering financial loss exceeding PKR 3.05 billion, per police records at the year's end, as reported by local media.

According to police data, a total of 75,576 cases were filed across various crime categories, reflecting the law-and-order situation within the district. Despite the high crime report volume, Faisalabad police have asserted a decrease in crime compared to 2024, as noted by Pakistan's prominent daily, The Express Tribune.

Of the reported incidents, 15,593 cases pertained to robbery, street crime, and theft. This included 6,124 highway robberies, 1,420 snatching incidents, and 56 cases of road blockades. Criminals also targeted 145 homes and 245 businesses, including shops, petrol stations, and jewellery stores. Tragically, 14 individuals were killed in these crimes, with 98 others injured, as reported by The Express Tribune.

Criminals managed to snatch 1,234 motorcycles, eight cars, and 19 additional vehicles, while organized theft groups stole 5,864 motorcycles, 47 cars, and 356 other vehicles.

In 2025, Faisalabad recorded 311 murders, which included 14 honour-related killings, 11 motivated by personal grudges, and eight linked to land disputes, involving both gunfire and axe assaults. Additionally, 483 people sustained injuries due to gunfire-related incidents.

Police encountered criminals 119 times, resulting in the deaths of 63 alleged robbers, while 91 others were hurt. Four police officers lost their lives, and five were injured during these confrontations.

The year also saw the kidnapping of 562 married women, 902 young females, 613 men, and 238 children. Police documented 730 sexual assault cases against women, with 260 cases involving attempted sexual abuse of minors.

Moreover, over 300 traffic fatalities were reported in 2025. The district police apprehended 5,203 suspects and confiscated drugs valued in the billions during their anti-narcotics operations. They also recovered PKR 944.73 million in cash and stolen property, returning it to the rightful owners.

In related news, Karachi reported more than 4,700 street crimes in November, according to local media citing the Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC). The report highlighted 160 incidents of vehicle theft and snatching, alongside 3,143 motorcycle thefts. Armed robbers also seized mobile phones from 1,403 individuals at gunpoint, as reported by ARY News.

Additionally, one kidnapping for ransom and 15 extortion cases were documented in Karachi, along with 39 incidents of murder and other violent crimes during November.