Islamabad Police claim reduction in property crimes by 27pc

Islamabad - Islamabad Police on Thursday claimed to bring decline in property crimes, including robbery, phone snatching and vehicle theft, by 27 per cent during 2026 as compared to the same period of last year. Quoting Numbeo's latest World Safety Index, a spokesperson of the police said that Islamabad ranked 83rd among 401 cities worldwide, ahead of major cities including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow and Istanbul. Under the reform agenda of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the spokesperson said Islamabad Police achieved a 27 per cent reduction in property crimes in 2026 compared to 2025, with 1,499 fewer incidents reported. 'Significant decline was recorded in major crimes, including robbery, dacoity, murder, and vehicle theft,' he added. According to the claim made by the official, the police during the current year achieved a 100 per cent detection rate in homicide cases reported in the capital, apprehending all accused involved. Major cases successfully resolved include the Group Captain Asim Tariq murder case, H-9 triple murder case, trader Amir Awan murder case, Sardar Faheem murder case, Al-Falah bank robbery case, and the safe recovery of a foreign child. Among the new initiatives launched under the supervision of IGP Rizvi, Islamabad Police have established SWAT and Delta Force as specialized units to strengthen counterterrorism and emergency response capabilities. These highly trained units are equipped to respond to high-risk situations, counter terrorist threats, manage critical incidents and provide rapid and specialized support during major security operations. Fire safety systems found incomplete at 3 major govt hospitals To enhance the safety of tourists and visitors, a dedicated Margalla Trail Patrol Unit comprising mounted, foot and motorcycle squads was established. City Watchers and Night Patrolling Officers were deployed in commercial areas to strengthen public security and prevent crime. The K-9 Unit was established to detect explosives and other hazardous materials, while a Special Protection Unit (SPU) was formed to ensure the security of Chinese nationals residing in the federal capital. CDA launches solid waste management plan With the integration of AI-based Hunch Lab, the Cyber Security Digital Sophistication Project and the Virtual Patrolling Officer initiative, Islamabad Police further strengthened its monitoring, intelligence and crime prevention capabilities. Tags: