Islamabad:The Islamabad Police have achieved a historic 36 percent reduction in overall crime during the first four months of 2026, marking a significant turnaround in the federal capital’s security landscape. This downward trend was particularly pronounced in April, which saw a 50 percent drop in criminal activity compared to the previous year.
Law enforcement officials attributed the success to a series of impartial and aggressive operations that dismantled 192 criminal gangs. A total of 447 suspects involved in robberies, street crimes, and vehicle theft were apprehended, leading to the recovery of stolen property valued at over Rs120 million.
Statistical data underscores a broad decline across various crime categories. Robbery incidents fell by 98 cases compared to 2025, while shop robberies saw 33 fewer registrations. Street robberies and mobile phone snatching nearly halved, dropping from 377 cases last year to 192 in the current period. Significant progress was also made in curbing vehicle theft; car theft cases plummeted from 151 to just 34, while motorcycle thefts decreased by 359 cases.
Beyond volume reduction, the force demonstrated increased investigative efficiency by tracing eight high-profile cases in under 24 hours. Notable successes included solving the murder of businessman Mian Aamir and resolving complex "blind" murder and kidnapping cases in the Koral and Kohsar jurisdictions. Additionally, the arrest of over 400 proclaimed offenders and the execution of 685 search operations have bolstered the city's internal security.
Community engagement and systemic transparency have also been prioritized to rebuild public trust. The Islamabad Police organized more than 400 open courts this year to address citizen grievances directly.
