Karachi witnessed another month of crime and violence in July, with 40 people killed in various incidents, according to the latest crime statistics released by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC).
Follow Times of Karachi on Google News and add as a preferred Source on Google
The report highlighted the continued prevalence of street crime, vehicle theft and extortion across the city during the month.
According to the CPLC data, 18 cases of extortion were reported in Karachi in July.
Mobile phone snatching also remained a major concern, with 1,846 mobile phones reported stolen or snatched from citizens during the month.
Vehicle-related crimes continued to affect residents, with 110 cars stolen across the city. In addition, 12 cars were snatched at gunpoint during July.
Motorcycle theft and snatching were also reported at high levels. The CPLC recorded the theft of 2,648 motorcycles, while another 492 motorcycles were snatched from citizens at gunpoint.
The figures underline the persistent security challenges faced by Karachi residents, particularly in relation to street crime and vehicle-related offences.
The latest CPLC statistics are expected to add to ongoing concerns over public safety in the metropolis, as residents continue to face risks of mobile phone, motorcycle and vehicle theft alongside other forms of crime.
During the month of June, a total of 1,689 mobile phone thefts were reported in Karachi during June 2026, according to official data released by the CPLC.
Karachi witnessed a mixed trend in crime statistics between May and June 2026.
Follow the Times of Karachi channel on WhatsApp
The Karachi crime comparison June 2026 shows overall improvement in most categories. However, two-wheeler theft increased sharply, becoming the only category to rise significantly.
Two-wheeler theft rose from 2,240 in May to 2,419 in June, an increase of 179 cases. This represents nearly an 8 per cent rise despite most other crimes declining.
Two-wheeler snatching, however, dropped from 445 to 374 cases, offering some relief. The data shows motorcycle-related crimes remain the city’s biggest challenge.
Mobile phone snatching decreased from 1,860 in May to 1,689 in June, representing a decline of 171 incidents, or approximately 9 per cent.
