Punjab records unprecedented 63% drop in crime rate since September 2023

Punjab records unprecedented 63% drop in crime rate since September 2023

Summary

• LAHORE : A remarkable decline in the crime rate has been recorded in September 2025 as compared to September 2023 across Punjab.
• According to sources, the crime rate including dacoity, robbery, motorcycle theft and other crimes has decreased by *63 percent* across Punjab.
• *Region-wise details shared by sources:* – *Lahore Region:* 78 percent decrease in various crimes recorded between the two years — the highest in the province – *Faisalabad Region:* 68 percent decrease – *Sahiwal Region:* 66 percent decrease – *Multan Region:* 59 percent decrease – *Gujranwala Region:* 58 percent decrease – *Bahawalpur Region:* 58 percent decrease – *Sheikhupura Region:* 57 percent decrease – *Sargodha Region:* 56 percent decrease – *Rawalpindi Region:* 52 percent decrease – *DG Khan Region:* 43 percent decrease *Category-wise decrease as compared to September 24, 2023 vs September 26, 2025:* – *House Dacoity:* Up to 81 percent clear decrease – *Highway Dacoity:* 72 percent decrease – *Robbery:* 71 percent decrease – *Motorcycle Snatching:* 67 percent decrease – *House Robbery:* 65 percent decrease – *Motorcycle Theft:* 56 percent decrease Sources attributed the decline to effective strategy, enhanced patrolling and operations by Punjab Police, Crime Control Department (CCD) and City Traffic Police Lahore.