Street crime in Karachi remains a major concern, with the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) recording 5,554 incidents in August 2025, averaging 179 cases reported daily in the metropolis.
Among the 5,554 street crime incidents during the month of August, as many as 54 citizens were killed in different incidents, mainly due to resisting robberies in Karachi, as per the CPLC report.
Motorcycle Theft in August:
A total of 3,839 motorcycles were lifted in August, with an average of around 125 incidents of snatching or theft of two-wheelers every single day in Karachi.
Car Theft in August:
A total of 235 cases of car theft were reported during the same period, with stolen vehicles continuing to present challenges for local police recovery teams operating in multiple city districts.
Mobile Snatching Incidents in August:
Street criminals also snatched 1,480 mobile phones from citizens during August, which indicates how common snatching incidents have become in Karachi’s neighborhoods.
In addition to this, the authorities also reported one incident of extortion.
Despite ongoing operations, law enforcement agencies have struggled to curb rising levels of street crime in Karachi.
Analysts argue that insufficient policing resources and weak follow-up on cases contribute to worsening trends.
Last month, CPLC reported around 5,739 street crime cases, with 60 citizens killed over resisting a robbery bid in Karachi.
Every month of 2025, over 5000 cases of street crimes have been reported, with an average of 50 people being killed in the metropolis, but police and authorities have failed to control the crime rate in Karachi.
