# Criminal activity and violent crime in Cyprus > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-violent-crime-in-cyprus > Updated: 2026-08-21T08:43:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Criminal activity in Cyprus has involved various violent incidents and organized theft across multiple districts. In late July 2026, court proceedings were initiated for separate violent crimes. In Larnaca, a man pleaded not guilty to eleven charges involving the threat and forced confinement of two women. In Aradippou, a 22-year-old was referred to trial for attempted murder following a stabbing incident. By late August 2026, police investigations expanded to include a wave of burglaries and vandalism in the Paphos district. An organized group on a motorcycle targeted gas stations, pharmacies, and mini-markets, stealing goods valued at approximately 4,000 euros. Additionally, authorities investigated a targeted attempted murder in Agia Napa, where gunmen fired at a 33-year-old man’s vehicle. Investigators recovered shell casings and a burned-out getaway vehicle with fraudulent license plates, suggesting a potential link to a convicted inmate. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Cyprus police investigate Paphos burglaries and Agia Napa attempted murder Cyprus police are investigating a series of organized burglaries in Paphos and a targeted attempted murder in Agia Napa involving an ambush and indiscriminate gunfire. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-police-investigate-paphos-burglaries-and-agia-napa-attempted-murder ### 2026-07-27: Cyprus Courts Hear Separate Violent Crime Cases in Larnaca and Aradippou Cyprus courts are handling two violent cases: a 36‑year‑old charged with kidnapping and knife threats in Larnaca, and a 22‑year‑old charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Aradippou. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-courts-hear-separate-violent-crime-cases-in-larnaca-and-aradippou --- Cite as: Criminal activity and violent crime in Cyprus. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-violent-crime-in-cyprus