# Islamabad crime 2026: over Rs 3 billion lost to robberies and thefts in nine months, 1,667 motorcycles stolen

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/pakistan/islamabad-crime-2026-over-rs-3-billion-lost-to-robberies-and-thefts-in-nine)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 10 Oct 2026
Updated: 10 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 10 Oct 2026

> Islamabad Police figures for January to September show 4,504 cases, six people killed and 44 injured. Where the losses came from and how to protect yourself.

Residents of **Islamabad** lost **more than Rs 3 billion** in cash and valuables to robberies, thefts, snatchings and burglaries between **1 January and 30 September 2026**, according to Islamabad Police data reported by [ProPakistani](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/islamabad-residents-lose-over-rs-3-billion-to-robberies-and-thefts-in-2026/) on Saturday. Police recorded at least **4,504 cases** across those categories. **Six people were killed** and **44 injured**, 22 of them by gunfire.

## What was taken

- **Cash:** over Rs 998 million
- **Valuables:** Rs 1.69 billion, including **868 tolas of gold**
- **Vehicles:** 97 cars and other vehicles, and **1,905 motorcycles** (the category list shows 84 car thefts and 1,667 motorcycle thefts)
- **Mobile phones:** 1,781

At today's [gold rate](/data/gold-24k-tola) of about Rs 435,800 a tola for 24 karat, 868 tolas would be worth roughly **Rs 378 million**, though the police figure does not say what purity the stolen gold was.

## Cases by type

| Crime | Cases | Cash lost | Valuables lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Theft | 1,304 | Rs 407m+ | Rs 809m |
| Robbery | 993 | Rs 297m+ | Rs 155m |
| Burglary | 627 | Rs 151m+ | Rs 447m |
| Snatching | 551 | Rs 115m+ | Rs 40m |
| Dacoity | 10 | Rs 26m+ | Rs 9.5m |

Robberies caused five of the six deaths. Burglaries hit homes most (512 of the 627 cases), and thieves also took laptops, vehicle batteries, tyres, transformers, bicycles, 105 animals and two Safe City cameras. The category counts add up to more than the 4,504 total, and the report does not explain the gap.

Police sources told ProPakistani the real numbers may be higher, because some FIRs involving foreigners and influential people are said to be kept confidential. DIG Operations **Ali Waseem** said arrests had been made and property recovered, but had not shared figures three days after being asked, the report said.

## How to cut your risk

1. **Lock your motorcycle** with a disc or chain lock and park where there is a camera; motorcycles are the most stolen item in the city by far.
2. **Keep phones out of sight** at signals and on main roads, where snatchers on bikes work fastest.
3. **Do not keep large amounts of cash or gold at home**; a bank locker is safer.
4. **Report every crime** on 15 or at the police station and get an FIR number; you will need it to claim insurance or to have a stolen phone blocked.

Planning to replace a stolen phone? Our [PTA tax calculator](/tools/telecom/pta-mobile-tax-calculator) shows the registration cost before you buy.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much did Islamabad residents lose to crime in 2026?**

More than Rs 3 billion in cash and valuables from January to September 2026, according to Islamabad Police data reported by ProPakistani.

## Sources

- Islamabad Residents Lose Over Rs. 3 Billion to Robberies and Thefts in 2026 (10 Oct 2026) (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/islamabad-residents-lose-over-rs-3-billion-to-robberies-and-thefts-in-2026/

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