311 people murdered in Faisalabad in 2025
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More than 15,000 incidents of robbery, snatching and theft were reported across Faisalabad district during 2025, causing citizens a cumulative financial loss of over Rs3.05 billion, according to official police statistics compiled at the close of the year.
During the year, police registered 75,576 cases of various categories, reflecting overall law-and-order trends in the district.
Despite the high number of reported crimes, Faisalabad police claim a notable decline in crime compared to 2024, with 7,325 fewer cases registered this year.
City Police Officer (CPO) Sahibzada Bilal Umar described the reduction as "clear evidence of improved policing," expressing confidence that crime would further decline in 2026 due to enhanced enforcement measures and the Safe City Project.
According to data obtained by Express, a total of 15,593 cases of robbery, street crime and theft were recorded in 2025.
These included 56 robberies, 6,124 cases of robbery on highways, 1,420 incidents of snatching, and 56 cases involving road blockades. Criminals also struck 145 houses, 245 commercial establishments such as shops and general stores, four petrol pumps, and five jewellery shops.
During these crimes, robbers shot dead 14 citizens who resisted and injured 98 others.
Criminals snatched 1,234 motorcycles, eight cars, and 19 other vehicles, while organised theft gangs stole 5,864 motorcycles, 47 cars and 356 other vehicles.
The year also witnessed 311 murders across the district. Among these, 14 killings were linked to so-called honour, 11 to personal enmity and eight to land disputes, involving gunfire and axe attacks.
In addition, 483 people were injured in firing-related incidents.
Police encounters remained frequent in 2025. A total of 119 encounters with criminals resulted in the killing of 63 alleged robbers and injuries to 91 others.
Four police personnel were martyred and five injured during these operations.
Kidnapping and sexual violence cases also remained a serious concern. Police recorded the abduction of 613 men, 238 children, 562 married women, and 902 young women.
There were 730 reported cases of sexual assault against women and 260 cases involving attempted sexual abuse of children.
Additionally, more than 300 people lost their lives in traffic accidents during the year.
In operations against narcotics, district police arrested 5,203 suspects and seized drugs worth billions of rupees. Police also recovered Rs944.73 million in cash and stolen property from criminals, which was returned to rightful owners.
CPO Sahibzada Bilal Umar said the decline in crime during 2025 compared to 2024 was encouraging.
"The reduction of over 7,300 cases reflects effective policing and better monitoring. With continued reforms, technology-driven surveillance and the Safe City Project, we expect the crime graph to fall even further in 2026," he said.