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Singapore sees 25% rise in home thefts despite overall crime drop

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Singapore has reported a 25.1% increase in thefts from dwellings during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. While overall physical crime saw a slight decrease of 0.4%, the rise in residential thefts, often occurring when belongings were left unsecured, contributed to this trend. Police are advising residents to secure their belongings more diligently, particularly in common areas. AI

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Singapore sees 25% rise in home thefts despite overall crime drop

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Singapore reports rise in home thefts, shoplifting and molestation

    The number of theft cases in homes jumped by about 25 per cent in the first half of 2026, even as Singapore’s overall physical crime situation remained stable. There were 459 thefts in dwelling cases at residential premises in the first six months of the year, up 25.1 per cent fr…

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