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Italy crime and justice trends
Overview
Long-term statistical trends in Italy indicate a significant shift in criminal activity, moving from high homicide rates in the late 19th century to a modern landscape dominated by property offenses. By 2024, property crimes accounted for over 60% of reported offenses, despite a decrease in vehicle and residential thefts over the preceding three decades. In 2025, reported crime in Italy saw its first decline in four years, decreasing by 1.8% to approximately 2.36 million offenses. This reduction was primarily driven by a 5.9% drop in thefts and a 3.6% decrease in robberies. Notably, voluntary homicides fell to 289, the lowest level since 1950.
Recent data highlights a surge in sophisticated fraud. An investigation revealed significant insurance fraud, with approximately 1.4 million motorists reportedly lying to insurers and 890,000 drivers falling victim to fraud, causing losses exceeding 390 million euros. In the Marche region, cybercrime complaints reached approximately 2,438.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, prompting digital literacy initiatives.
Specific fraudulent tactics have also emerged, such as the ‘man in the mail’ scam in the Crema region, where cybercriminals intercept email communications to replace legitimate banking coordinates with fraudulent IBANs. Additionally, authorities in Cesenatico and elsewhere have detected tampered electronic identity cards where microchips were physically removed via engraving. While some removals are attributed to fears of GPS tracking, investigators are examining if the practice facilitates document fraud or obstructs electronic verification.
Entities
Il Sole 24 Ore · Italy · Istat · Ministero dell'Interno · Digitalmeet
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Reported crimes in Italy fell by 1.8% in 2025, totaling approximately 2.36 million cases.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Thefts decreased by 5.9% in 2025, dropping below one million for the first time since 2022.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Voluntary homicides decreased by 11.3% to 289 cases, the lowest since 1950.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Cyber fraud and scams increased by 4.4% compared to 2024.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Milan has the highest crime rate per resident in Italy, followed by Florence and Rome.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Rimini, reported crimes decreased by 10.7% in 2025, falling from 20,425 to 18,347.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bologna ranks first in Italy for reported assaults and second for sexual violence.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mantova has the highest incidence of cybercrime in Italy, with 79.3 cases per 100,000 residents.
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesCybercrime and document fraud trends reported in Italy
Italian authorities report a rise in ‘man in the mail’ email scams targeting small businesses and the discovery of tampered electronic identity cards with removed microchips.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesInsurance and online fraud trends reported in Italy
New reports highlight widespread insurance fraud in Italy involving 1.4 million motorists and high rates of cybercrime in the Marche region, prompting calls for increased digital literacy.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesItaly homicide rates decline slower for women than men
An Eurispes study shows that although homicide rates in Italy have fallen, the decline for female victims has been significantly slower than for men, with most femicides occurring in domestic settings.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesItaly crime rates show national decline in 2025
Italy saw a 1.8% national decrease in reported crimes in 2025, led by a drop in thefts, despite rising fraud and cybercrime. Sicily reported widespread declines, while Caserta noted high organized crime levels.
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[CRIME] 10 sourcesItaly crime trends show rising drug trafficking and digital fraud
Italian crime reports show evolving trends: Umbria faces structured drug trafficking and digital fraud, while national data shows a slight overall decrease in crime despite high regional rates of money and drug
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[CRIME] 55 sourcesItaly reports 1.8% decrease in total reported crimes for 2025
Italy's reported crimes fell by 1.8% in 2025 to 2.36 million, driven by a drop in thefts, though cyber fraud and digital scams are increasing nationwide.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesItaly crime and justice statistics show shift toward property offenses
Italian crime statistics reveal a decline in homicides since the late 19th century and a rise in property crimes, which accounted for over 60% of offenses in 2024.
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