Uganda: Crime Drops By 10.2 Percent , Says Police

Uganda: Crime Drops By 10.2 Percent , Says Police

The 2025 annual police crime report has indicated a 10.2% drop in crime in the country.

Crime Drops by 10.2% in 2025 as Police Cite Progress in Enforcement and Prevention

KAMPALA — Uganda registered a 10.2 percent decline in reported crime in 2025, according to the Annual Crime Report launched by Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba at Police Headquarters in Naguru. The report shows that 196,405 cases were recorded in 2025, down from 218,715 cases in 2024, signalling what police leadership described as steady progress in crime prevention and enforcement. “In 2025, a total of 196,405 cases were reported to …

Police records reduction in crime rate -2025 report

KAMPALA: The Police has recorded a 10.2 percent reduction in the crimes committed in 2025 compared to 2024. According to the 2025 Police annual crime report released on Monday morning in Kampala, a total of 195,764 cases were reported last year, compared to the 218,000 cases that were reported in 2024. According to the Director Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Mr.Tom Magambo, over the last four years, Police has seen a cumulative reduct…

Annual Crime Report 2025: Uganda Records Significant Decline in Crime

Uganda’s overall crime rate fell by 10.2% in 2025, with 196,405 cases reported compared to

Police Records 10% Drop in Crime Cases in 2025

IGP Byakagaba highlighted the progress made under his leadership, citing structured training, mentorship programs, and collaboration with international partners as key to strengthening the force’s operational effectiveness.