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Commercial crime in South Africa continues to rise dramatically, with statistics indicating a near doubling in cases over the past decade, amid improvements in other crime categories.

A report discusses the alarming statistics of criminal behavior among students at Lofsrud ungdomsskole in Norway, where one in twelve boys is reported to have engaged in criminal activities.

A summary of key news items from Munich, including a political election, rising violence statistics, and issues with tenant compensation.

The 2025 crime statistics for Munich show a slight decrease in overall crime, but a significant increase in sexual violence and homicides.

The North Upper Bavaria Police Headquarters has released its 'Safety Balance 2025', summarizing crime data and police work in a region with 1.6 million residents, noting a 2.5% decline in reported crime from the previous year.

A study reveals that Tesla cars are notably overrepresented in glass damage statistics, with extensive unrepairable areas leading to higher costs for consumers and insurance companies.

The police headquarters in Upper Bavaria North has reported a significant decrease in criminal offenses for the year 2025, according to its safety report.

Statistics reveal a significant involvement of youth offenders in property crimes like carjackings and home invasions in Victoria.

A report highlights the disproportionate involvement of foreigners in serious crimes in Germany and other Western European countries, with significant statistics indicating their high participation in violent offenses.

Three prisons in Andalusia are the leaders in the interception of mobile phones from inmates, highlighting significant security issues and the illicit trade within these facilities.

The number of reported personal dangerous crimes in Denmark has risen, according to Statistics Denmark, with an increase in sexual offenses, violent crimes, and property crimes.

Denmark has recorded its highest number of reported violent crimes since 1990, according to recent statistics.

Crime rates in Bavaria have declined to levels not seen since the 1970s, with an increase in the rate of cleared cases.

Rape cases have surged by 25.6% in the Baixada Santista and Vale do Ribeira regions in January 2026 compared to the previous year.

The number of registered rapes in the Alto Tietê region decreased by 24.5% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the state’s Public Security Secretariat.

The UK's latest crime statistics reveal the ten areas with the highest crime rates, highlighting Manchester's and Leicester's significant crime concerns.

Swedes are concerned about violent crime and sexual offenses despite a decline in such crimes according to new statistics.

In 2025, the Alto Tietê region reported an average of 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed each day, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

The Czech government is looking to implement stricter regulations regarding foreign crime, despite statistics showing a decrease in such incidents.

Videos show the moment when lawmakers fight during the CPMI meeting, with other notable news including a major arrest in Rio and educational statistics in Brazil.

The video coverage highlights various significant events in Brazil, including a fight among lawmakers, a notorious criminal's arrest, alarming statistics about high school enrollment, and multiple instances of reported sexual abuse involving judges.

São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.

Trump claimed that the crime rate is now the lowest since 1900, but recent data shows this is only true for homicide rates and not for violent crimes overall.

Recent statistics from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council reveal a significant decrease in assault crimes and sexual offenses in Sweden, despite a rise in fraud cases.

The State Police of Latvia will hold a press conference to discuss their performance results from the previous year and outline their priorities for the upcoming year.

Aftonbladet has mapped out the networks and violence in Sweden's 100 largest municipalities, providing specific statistics on shootings and gang activities.

An analysis highlights that the interpretation of crime statistics related to immigrants in Iceland requires informed understanding, amidst ongoing debates about immigration and public sentiment.

Crime rates in Buenos Aires have reached the lowest levels in 31 years, making the city the second safest in the Americas.

The article discusses a radio show that will analyze the future of the Progressive Party, crime statistics, and the insurance market in Iceland.

In Latvia, 99 cases of rape were officially recorded last year, marking the second lowest number in five years.

An error in calculations resulted in misinformation about the proportion of foreigners facing charges in Iceland.

Reported cases of domestic violence in Finland increased by 63 percent in the past year, according to police statistics.

A recent study reveals that men are significant victims of domestic violence, challenging common perceptions of gender roles in these situations.

Sexual assaults in the Community of Madrid saw a 5.6% increase in 2025, as highlighted by the Government delegate, Francisco Martín.

The police in Eastern Finland have clarified that while domestic violence cases have risen, they have not doubled as earlier reported.

The article discusses the increase in crimes committed by minors in Czechia over the past three years, while also highlighting that a deeper analysis offers a more optimistic outlook on the data.

In 2025, Denmark saw a slight decrease in total burglary reports compared to the previous year, with a notable increase in residential burglaries.

Ceará reported the least violent Carnival since 2009, with significant decreases in various crimes compared to the previous year.

Illegal weapons from the Ukraine front are flooding into Russia, complicating the assessment of crime statistics involving these weapons.

Weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine are flooding into Russia in large quantities, complicating efforts to track illegal firearms and related crimes.

Concerns are rising in Russia over the influx of illegal weapons from the Ukraine frontlines and the return of soldiers.

Youth crime in Oslo has decreased by five percent in 2025, according to statistics from the Oslo police district.

The Finnish Criminal Policy Council warns that the potential cutback of essential crime statistics poses a threat to the transparency and development of the country's criminal justice system.

Azcapotzalco is recognized as one of the safest boroughs in Mexico City, showing a significant drop in high-impact crimes per recent statistics.

Sweden experienced no gun homicides in January 2023, a notable decrease not seen since March 2018, attributed to various factors including weather and law enforcement actions.

In 2025, Divinópolis recorded an average of one rape case every two weeks, totaling 22 sexual crimes for the year, with a troubling pattern showing most incidents occurring at home, committed by family members during the afternoon and midnight.

In 2025, Juiz de Fora registered an average of one rape case every three and a half days, totaling 105 occurrences of sexual crimes, primarily occurring at home and often committed by acquaintances at night.

In 2025, Uberlândia and Uberaba reported an average of one rape case every 2.5 days, highlighting a troubling trend in sexual violence in the area.

Over eight hundred people have gone missing in Delhi in the past month, with police stating that recent statistics may be misleading and urging the public to disregard rumors.

Last year, 30 workers died on the job, marking one of the highest statistics in the past decade, with traffic and crushing accidents being the most common causes.