Czech Republic crime rates show regional disparities in 2026

Between January and September 2026, the Police of the Czech Republic recorded 132,297 criminal offenses, representing a slight year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.5 percent compared to the same period in 2025.

Crime rates vary significantly by region when calculated per 10,000 inhabitants. Prague recorded the highest density of crime with approximately 185 cases per 10,000 residents. The Moravian-Silesian Region followed with roughly 147 cases, and the Ústí Region recorded approximately 142 cases.

In contrast, the Pardubice Region reported the lowest crime rate per capita, with approximately 79 cases per 10,000 residents. The Vysočina Region also showed low figures, recording approximately 81 cases per 10,000 residents. The national average for the period was approximately 121 cases per 10,000 inhabitants.