Street crime in Karachi continues to spiral, with the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) recording 5,554 incidents in August 2025, averaging 179 cases daily across the metropolis. The report highlights alarming figures, including 54 citizens killed, many during attempted robberies, underlining the deteriorating law and order situation. Motorcycle theft remains the most common crime, with 3,839 two-wheelers stolen in just one month—about 125 cases every single day. Car theft also persists as a challenge, with 235 vehicles reported stolen across different districts, adding pressure on already stretched recovery teams. Mobile phone snatching further illustrates the scale of insecurity, with 1,480 devices forcibly taken from citizens in neighborhoods citywide. Authorities also logged a rare case of extortion in August, reflecting the wide range of street-level crimes affecting residents.
Despite ongoing operations, law enforcement has struggled to respond effectively, leaving Karachiites vulnerable to repeated attacks on public safety.Analysts warn that Karachi’s persistent street crime crisis reflects deeper problems within the policing and justice system. Insufficient patrol resources, lack of modern surveillance tools, and weak follow-up on criminal cases have emboldened offenders, who often return to the streets with little fear of punishment. Comparisons with previous months underscore the scale of the problem: in July 2025, CPLC recorded 5,739 incidents and 60 fatalities, showing that crime levels remain consistently high with only marginal monthly fluctuations. Throughout 2025, the city has seen over 5,000 cases of street crime every month, alongside an average of 50 killings linked to resistance during robberies. For many citizens, these numbers confirm what they experience daily—fear of losing property or life in routine commutes. Experts argue that without reforms to strengthen law enforcement capacity and judicial accountability, Karachi will continue to suffer rising crime trends, undermining both public trust and urban stability.
Karachi Records 5,554 Street Crime Cases in August Motorcycle Theft, Mobile Snatching, and 54 Killings Highlight Alarming Trend
