# Crime and security trends in Ordu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-security-trends-in-ordu
> Updated: 2026-10-05T08:25:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

In Ordu, Governor Muammer Erol reported that during the first eight months of 2026, law enforcement apprehended 5,771 wanted individuals. While certain crimes such as child sexual abuse, deprivation of liberty, and auto theft saw decreases, other categories including intentional homicide, sexual harassment, and fraud experienced increases.

By the ninth month of 2026, updated data for Ordu indicated a 3.7% increase in crimes against persons compared to the previous year. Specifically, intentional homicide cases doubled from four to eight. While sexual abuse of children and violations of domestic peace continued to decline, sexual harassment and sexual assault saw further increases.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Ordu and Istanbul officials report 2026 crime and security data

Turkish officials report varying crime trends for 2026: Ordu saw a rise in homicides and sexual harassment, while Istanbul reported a 20% increase in terror operations and the dismantling of 130 crime gangs.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-governor-reports-rise-in-terrorism-and-organized-crime-operations

### 2026-09-07: Ordu reports 5,771 wanted individuals apprehended in eight-month safety report

Ordu Governor Muammer Erol reported that 5,771 wanted individuals were caught in the first eight months of the year, noting mixed trends in crime rates and the seizure of 522 weapons.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ordu-reports-5771-wanted-individuals-apprehended-in-eight-month-safety-report

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