**Limassol Tops Burglary Figures for 2026**
In the first half of 2026, Cyprus experienced a total of 723 reported burglaries and thefts, according to the latest police statistics released on Monday. Of these incidents, 436, or approximately 60.3 percent, were resolved by law enforcement. The data reveals a significant focus on burglary cases, with 449 burglaries recorded, of which 302 were successfully solved.
Limassol emerged as the city with the highest number of burglaries, reporting 162 cases. The police managed to solve 114 of these incidents, indicating a resolution rate of around 70.4 percent for the city. Following Limassol, Larnaca reported 87 burglaries, with 55 cases solved, while Nicosia recorded 85 burglaries, achieving a resolution in 63 cases. Paphos and Famagusta reported 52 and 46 burglaries, respectively, with Paphos solving 34 cases and Famagusta solving 34 as well. Morphou had the fewest burglaries, with 17 cases, of which only two were resolved.
In addition to burglaries, a total of 274 theft cases were reported during the same period, with 134 of them solved. Limassol again led the statistics for thefts, with 89 cases and a resolution of 50. Nicosia followed with 68 thefts, of which 37 were solved. Larnaca reported 52 thefts with only 14 solved, while Paphos had 37 thefts, with 21 cases resolved. Famagusta recorded 18 thefts, with eight solved, and Morphou reported 10 thefts, resolving four.
The police statistics indicate a downward trend in the number of burglaries over recent years. In 2023, there were 1,091 burglaries, with 644 cases solved. This number decreased to 966 in 2024, with 605 solved, and further declined to 930 in 2025, with 609 cases resolved. The statistics for thefts, however, have shown more fluctuation. In 2023, there were 583 thefts, with 269 resolved. This figure increased to 632 in 2024, with 306 solved, before falling to 579 in 2025, where 273 cases were resolved.
The rise in property-related offences in Cyprus comes amidst a broader European trend, where such crimes have increased following the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Eurostat, police-recorded thefts across the European Union reached a low in 2021, dropping by 20.1 percent compared to 2019. However, by 2024, the number of recorded thefts rose to 5,261,267, marking an increase of 21.4 percent compared to 2021, although it was 2 percent lower than in 2023. Similarly, burglaries across the EU increased by 9 percent between 2021 and 2024, totaling 1,197,932 cases, although this was a decrease of 2.6 percent compared to 2023. Robberies also saw an uptick of 8.7 percent during the same period, reaching 251,162 cases, but were down by 4 percent from 2023.
As the police continue to address these issues, the figures highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining public safety and security in Cyprus, particularly in urban areas like Limassol, which has consistently reported higher crime rates. The authorities are expected to enhance their efforts in crime prevention and resolution to address these concerns effectively.