Karachi's Street Crimes Decline Amid Persistent Issues

In Karachi, Pakistan, the number of reported street crimes went down from 71,105 in 2024 to 64,000 in 2025.

However, many people still lost their cars, motorbikes, and phones to theft.

Over 46,000 vehicles and 17,000 phones were stolen in 2025.

Experts say the real crime numbers might be higher because many people don't report crimes to the police.

This is because they fear harassment or because the police might not record all crimes.

The high crime rate affects the city's economy, making businesses spend more on security and scaring away investments.