Karachi crime report: Over 3,000 motorcycles stolen in March 2026, says CPLC

The Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has released its monthly crime report for March 2026, highlighting a significant number of street crimes and vehicle theft cases across Karachi.

KARACHI — The Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has released its monthly crime report for March 2026, highlighting a significant number of street crimes and vehicle theft cases across Karachi.

According to the report, incidents of motorcycle theft remained alarmingly high during the month, with 3,027 motorcycles reported stolen from different parts of the city. In addition, 440 motorcycles were snatched at gunpoint, reflecting continued concerns over armed street crime.

The report also showed that 1,265 mobile phones were stolen from citizens in various incidents across Karachi during March. Vehicle-related crime further included the theft of 140 cars, while 17 cars were reportedly snatched at gunpoint.

In terms of serious violent crime, the CPLC recorded 44 cases of murder during the month. Authorities also documented six incidents of extortion and one case involving kidnapping for ransom.

On a positive note, the report indicated that no bank robbery was reported in Karachi during March 2026, suggesting relative stability in that specific category of financial crime.