Karachi reports over 4,500 crimes in June

Karachi witnessed a significant rise in street crime incidents during June 2026, with thousands of citizens affected by mobile phone snatching, motorcycle theft, vehicle theft, and other criminal activities.

Karachi witnessed a significant rise in street crime incidents during June 2026, with thousands of citizens affected by mobile phone snatching, motorcycle theft, vehicle theft, and other criminal activities. According to data released by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), more than 4,500 crime incidents were reported across the city during the month.

The report revealed that citizens lost 1,689 mobile phones in snatching incidents during June. The figures show that mobile phone theft and snatching continued to remain among the most common crimes in Karachi, affecting residents across different areas of the city.

Motorcycle-related crimes also remained a major challenge. According to the CPLC report, 2,419 motorcycles were stolen during the month, while 374 motorcycles were snatched at gunpoint. The combined number of stolen and snatched motorcycles reached 2,793, causing significant financial losses for citizens.

The report further stated that 101 cars were stolen in June, while eight vehicles were taken away through armed robbery. The increasing number of vehicle-related crimes continues to create security concerns among Karachi residents, particularly those who rely on motorcycles and personal vehicles for daily transportation.

The CPLC data also highlighted other serious crimes reported during the month. Karachi recorded 40 murder cases in June, reflecting continued concerns regarding violent crime in the metropolitan city. Meanwhile, nine cases of extortion were registered during the same period.

However, the report noted some areas where no cases were recorded. According to CPLC statistics, no incidents of kidnapping for ransom or bank robbery were reported in June 2026.

The crime data indicates that street crime remains one of the biggest challenges for Karachi’s population. The report stated that citizens faced an average of more than 56 mobile phone snatching incidents every day during the 30-day period.

Similarly, an average of more than 80 motorcycles were stolen daily throughout June, highlighting the scale of vehicle-related crime in the city. The total value of vehicles and motorcycles stolen or snatched during the month amounted to millions of rupees.

Law enforcement authorities have repeatedly stated that efforts are being made to control street crime through targeted operations, surveillance systems, and improved policing strategies. However, the continued frequency of mobile snatching and motorcycle theft incidents remains a major concern for residents.

Security experts emphasize that reducing street crime requires stronger intelligence-based policing, quick investigation of reported cases, effective prosecution, and better public safety measures. The latest CPLC figures underline the need for sustained efforts to improve law and order in Pakistan’s largest city.