Street crime incidents claim 130 lives in Karachi this year

In Sindh, the government’s claims remained just claims as street crime continued in Karachi and authorities were occupied with only making statements since this year began. The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee and Police record has revealed the truth behind the government and police claims.

Last year, the daily rate of street crime was 240, while this year, it has increased to 247. Robbers have claimed the lives of 130 citizens, injuring more than 600, in contrast to the government’s assertions that efforts curb street crime are yielding results.

According to the CPLC, so far over 82,632 street crime incidents have been recorded this year. The year 2023 has passed, but control over street crime could not be achieved in Karachi, while an increase has been observed in cases of murder and robbery.

In Karachi, a total of 619 people have been reported murdered in the current year so far, according to police reports and data compiled by newspapers. In 2023, dacoits took the lives of 130 citizens while over 6,00 people were injured resisting robberies, as per the reports. In 2022, the daily rate of street crime was 240, which has increased to 247 in 2023, according to the CPLC report.

In reference to street crime, August has proven to be the worst, with 8207 incidents of street crime reported. The recorded street crime incidents include mobile phone snatching, car theft, motorcycle theft, and other theft.

In January 2023, a total of 7,249 street crime incidents were recorded, with the victims being deprived of 2,379 mobile phones, 227 cars and 4,643 motorbikes.

In February, 6,798 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,255 mobile phones, 163 cars and 4,380 motorbikes.

In March, 7,822 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,577 mobile phones, 188 cars and 5,057 motorbikes.

In April, 7,287 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,253 mobile phones, 161 cars and 4,873 motorbikes.

In May, 7,845 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,472 mobile phones, 165 cars and 5,208 motorbikes.

In June, 7,141 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,200 mobile phones, 193 cars and 4,748 motorbikes

In July, 7,162 incidents were reported, with the victims being deprived of 2,092 mobile phones, 158 cars and 4,912 motorbikes.

In August, 8,207 incidents were reported, with victims being deprived of 2,582 mobile phones, 231 cars and 5,394 motorbikes.

In September, 8,070 incidents were reported, with victims being deprived of 2464 mobiles phones, 207 cars and 5399.

In October, 7,866 incidents were reported, with victims being deprived of 2446, 207 cars and 5213 motorcycles.

In November 7,185 incidents were reported, with victims being deprived of 2272, 189 cars and 4724 motorcycles.