Karachi recorded more than 51,000 criminal incidents during the first ten months of 2026. The figures highlight the scale of crime reported across the city between January and October.

According to a detailed report released by Karachi Police, 51,000 criminal incidents were registered during this period. The report covers several categories, including murder, kidnapping, robbery, vehicle theft and other offences. The data shows that 456 people were murdered across the metropolis. Police also registered 719 cases of attempted murder during the same ten-month period.

Kidnapping cases also remained a major concern. A total of 2,800 people were reportedly abducted across Karachi. Another 28 kidnapping cases involved demands for ransom. The report further revealed that 372 children were abducted during the period. These figures account for a significant number of the kidnapping cases recorded by police.

Robberies and dacoities also contributed to the overall crime figures. Authorities registered 2,515 incidents of robbery and dacoity between January and October 2026. Vehicle-related crimes accounted for thousands of additional cases. According to the report, 928 cars were stolen or snatched at gunpoint from different parts of the city.

Motorcycle theft and snatching recorded even higher numbers. A total of 8,574 motorcycles were stolen or taken at gunpoint during the reporting period. Police also registered 292 cases involving the theft or snatching of other vehicles. The figures show that vehicle owners continued to face security challenges. Motorcycles accounted for the largest number of reported vehicle theft and snatching incidents.

Apart from these offences, Karachi Police recorded 16,292 cases under other crime categories. The report did not provide a detailed breakdown of every offence included in this figure. The police data also included cases registered under specific laws. Authorities recorded 3,410 incidents under the Prohibition Ordinance. Another 5,152 cases were registered under the Arms Ordinance.

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The report provides an overview of the criminal activity reported in Karachi during the first ten months of 2026. It includes serious violent crimes, kidnappings and property-related offences. The figures cover reported incidents from January through October. They do not establish how many cases resulted in arrests or convictions. Further details would be needed to assess investigation outcomes and the overall crime trend.