Italian Crime Rates Drop 10% in 2026, Femicides Down 37%; Minister Declares Nation Among World's Safest

Italy is experiencing a notable decline in crime rates, with overall offenses dropping by 10% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. The Ministry of the Interior's annual report highlights significant decreases across various categories, reinforcing the nation's status as one of the safest in the world, according to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi.

The data reveals a 15.3% reduction in voluntary homicides, with 138 cases recorded. Theft decreased by 11.4% to 437,800 incidents, while robberies fell by 12.3% to 12,515. Sexual violence cases saw a 7.1% decrease, totaling 3,142. Most strikingly, femicides, along with other homicides of female victims, plummeted by 37.0% to 34 cases.

In contrast to the falling crime rates, measures related to national security and immigration show different trends. Expulsions of individuals deemed dangerous, including radicals and suspected terrorists, increased by 80.9% in the first half of 2026, with 38 such expulsions. The number of foreign fighters monitored also saw a slight increase. Applications for international protection examined rose by 47%.

The report also detailed efforts to combat domestic violence, with a 10.7% increase in police chief warnings issued, particularly for domestic violence cases. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure decreased by 17%, and cyberterrorism incidents fell by 23.3%. Security measures in railway stations also intensified, with a 6.8% increase in passenger checks and a 12% rise in arrests, alongside significant seizures of drugs and weapons.

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Thanks to this constant commitment, overall, Italy confirms itself as one of the safest places in the world.