Theft remains the most reported crime as police record 5,599 cases in the first half of the year

Theft remains the most reported crime in the Maldives, with police recording 5,599 cases in the first half of 2026. The data shows 1,606 theft cases, accounting for 28.7% of all cases. Traffic accidents are second with 1,456 cases (26%). Other cases include 963 drug cases, 472 lost property, 302 assault, 295 vandalism, 164 domestic violence, 124 embezzlement, 115 sexual offences, 80 robberies, and 22 cases of producing unauthorised documents. In 2025, police recorded 12,108 cases total, with December having the highest monthly figure at 1,156 cases. The article notes that theft was also the highest-reported crime last year with 3,478 cases.

Theft remains the most reported crime in the Maldives, with police recording 5,599 cases in the first half of 2026. The data shows 1,606 theft cases, accounting for 28.7% of all cases. Traffic accidents are second with 1,456 cases (26%). Other cases include 963 drug cases, 472 lost property, 302 assault, 295 vandalism, 164 domestic violence, 124 embezzlement, 115 sexual offences, 80 robberies, and 22 cases of producing unauthorised documents. In 2025, police recorded 12,108 cases total, with December having the highest monthly figure at 1,156 cases. The article notes that theft was also the highest-reported crime last year with 3,478 cases.

Theft remains the most reported crime in the Maldives, with police recording 5,599 cases in the first half of 2026. The data shows 1,606 theft cases, accounting for 28.7% of all cases. Traffic accidents are second with 1,456 cases (26%). Other cases include 963 drug cases, 472 lost property, 302 assault, 295 vandalism, 164 domestic violence, 124 embezzlement, 115 sexual offences, 80 robberies, and 22 cases of producing unauthorised documents. In 2025, police recorded 12,108 cases total, with December having the highest monthly figure at 1,156 cases. The article notes that theft was also the highest-reported crime last year with 3,478 cases.

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