Accra:A notable decrease in reported cases across seven major crime categories has been recorded in Bangladesh for the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This information is based on comparative statistics from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, incidents of rioting, robbery, murder, kidnapping, child abuse, mugging and snatching, and violence against women have all declined between January and September 2026. The total number of cases across these categories fell from 18,661 in the same period in 2025 to 17,335 in 2026, marking a 7.1 percent decrease.
A separate analysis for the third quarter shows a reduction from 6,091 cases in 2025 to 5,532 in 2026, a drop of 9.2 percent. This consistent decline is reflected across all seven crime categories, with rioting showing the largest percentage drop, decreasing by 72.6 percent during the nine-month period.
The Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the improvement in law and order is due to the dedicated efforts of law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the government's commitment to public safety. The compiled police data indicates significant reductions in crimes such as murder, abduction, and violence against women.
Dacoity and robbery saw a 28.1 percent reduction over the nine months, with murder cases declining by 8.7 percent. Kidnapping cases decreased by 5.3 percent, and child abuse cases saw a 12.3 percent decline. Violence against women, while decreased by 3.1 percent, remains the highest category by volume.
Mugging and snatching cases reduced by 7.3 percent, and theft declined by 4.3 percent in the third quarter. The July-September comparison showed the most significant overall percentage reduction compared to the nine-month figures, indicating a broader trend of decreasing crime.
While the figures reflect reported cases, they do not account for changes in reporting practices or other factors that might affect the totals. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the underlying causes of the decline in crime rates.