# Crime and theft trends in Puglia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-theft-trends-in-puglia
> Updated: 2026-08-18T07:46:38.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Criminal activity in the Puglia region has been highlighted by both specific attempted burglaries and broader theft statistics. During the Ferragosto holiday, security patrols in the Ruvo di Puglia and Corato areas intercepted attempted burglaries. In one instance, suspects fled toward Bari after an alarm was triggered. In another, suspects reportedly pointed a handgun at a security vehicle before fleeing; police recovered equipment including a frequency jammer, a radio transceiver, and lock-picking tools.

Broader data indicates that the province of Bari has recorded the highest rates of vehicle theft in Puglia, accounting for approximately 35% of the region’s total car thefts. Over a twelve-month period, 5,385 cars were stolen in Bari. Regionally, Puglia ranks fourth in Italy for vehicle theft, with 15,501 cars and nearly 1,400 motorcycles and mopeds reported stolen. Despite these high rates, insurance uptake for theft remains low, with only 15.5% of motorists in Puglia holding such policies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Bari records highest vehicle theft rates in Puglia region

Bari has become the vehicle theft capital of Puglia, accounting for 35% of the region's stolen cars, with over 5,300 vehicles taken in a single year.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-records-highest-vehicle-theft-rates-in-puglia-region

### 2026-08-17: Puglia security patrols thwart attempted burglaries

Security patrols and Carabinieri thwarted two attempted burglaries in Ruvo di Puglia and Corato, seizing a signal jammer and tools after suspects fled toward Bari.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puglia-security-patrols-thwart-attempted-burglaries

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