Comprehensive Crime Situation Report – Islamabad & Rawalpindi (2025)Date: December 31, 2025
Piyass International presents the following analysis of crime trends and public safety conditions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi during 2025, based on official reports, police data and urban safety indices.
- Overall Crime Trends in Islamabad
Positive Developments:
Islamabad Police reported a 20% reduction in overall crime during the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, indicating effective law enforcement strategies. 
Burglary cases saw a significant 74% decline, while robberies decreased by 19% and murders by 17%. 
Vehicle and motorcycle thefts also fell by 22% during this period. 
Ongoing Concerns:
Despite overall improvements, local reports and community incidents suggest a continuing presence of street crimes, robberies and snatching incidents occurring intermittently throughout the year. 
Police crackdowns continue, with frequent arrests and seizures of weapons and drugs as part of ongoing operations. 
- Crime Situation in Rawalpindi
Recent Improvements:
Police data indicate a decline in serious crime categories in 2025, such as robbery-murder cases, kidnapping for ransom and vehicle snatching. 
The city witnessed a substantial drop in overall crime calls, especially property-related offences, attributed to intensified policing strategies. 
Stolen vehicles and motorcycles have been recovered, and hundreds of suspects belonging to gangs have been arrested. 
Persistent Challenges:
Data and community reports signal that street crime, robberies, mobile snatching and theft incidents remain ongoing challenges in many neighbourhoods. 
Urban safety indices show that Rawalpindi’s crime index has, at times, surpassed its safety rating, with property crimes, drug-related offences and vehicle theft being prominent concerns reported by residents. 
Continued reports from local communities indicate episodes of violent behaviour and lack of immediate response in some cases.
- Key Observations Islamabad:
Documented drop in crime rates early in 2025 shows progress in certain categories.
However, sporadic incidents of street crime and theft reported by communities suggest inconsistent public safety experience. Rawalpindi:
Improved statistics overall, but actual ground sentiment and safety indices reveal ongoing perceptions of insecurity, especially in property and street crimes. - Recommendations by Piyass International
To further improve law and order and enhance public safety for citizens of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, we recommend:
1. Strengthened community policing initiatives integrating citizen reporting platforms and neighbourhood watch programs.
2. Enhanced deployment of modern surveillance systems (CCTV, rapid response units).
3. Joint task forces between Islamabad and Rawalpindi police to share intelligence and coordinate anti-crime operations.
4. Regular public safety awareness campaigns focused on youth, women and vulnerable groups.
5. Transparent crime data publication by police to increase public trust and policy feedback loops.
Piyass International remains committed to advocating for safer communities through evidence-based research, civic engagement and policy recommendations.
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(Human Rights & Social Justice Platform)
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