Burglary and theft trends in Poland

Data from the Polish Police Headquarters indicates that burglary rates in Poland fell to 52,463 incidents in 2025, a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. While the crime rate remains high at nearly 144 incidents per day, the detection rate for these crimes increased to 59.16%. Residential burglaries specifically saw a decrease of approximately 12% between January and October 2025.

Recent law enforcement operations have targeted various criminal activities. In Legnica, police and customs officials intercepted illegal excise goods, including over 1,200 disposable electronic cigarettes and 66 liters of liquid, resulting in an estimated tax loss of over 262,000 PLN. In Gdynia and Rumi, investigators discovered amphetamine production sites, leading to the arrest of two men.

Border authorities in Lublin intercepted smuggled medical aesthetic products from Ukraine, while customs officials in Podkarpackie seized over 150,000 USD and 46,000 EUR in undeclared cash at the Korczowa and Medyka crossings.

Individual incidents continue to be reported. In Raciborz, a 30-year-old man received a prison sentence for thefts and a robbery. In Kosewko, a 43-year-old suspect was arrested for an alleged home break-in involving jewelry. Other recent arrests include a 36-year-old in Jelenia Góra accused of stealing electronics from an employer, and a 21-year-old in Goleniów who allegedly used pepper spray against officers during a domestic intervention.