Crime has increased for the fourth consecutive year in Italy. This is according to the 2025 Crime Index, published by the economic newspaper. Il Sole 24 Ore The survey is based on complaints made to the authorities during the year 2024.
In total, the following were recorded: 2,38 million crimes, an increase in 1,7% compared to 2023.
The data considers occurrences per 100 inhabitants in Italian municipalities.
Next, the 10 cities with the highest number of recorded crimes.
10. Genoa
It moved up one position and now appears among the ten most dangerous.
- 39.479 crimes reported
- Average: 4.800 crimes per 100 thousand inhabitants
- Main crimes: theft and property damage.
9.Livorno
It also moved up in the ranking, with an increase in digital fraud.
- 15.872 crimes in total
- Average: 4.877 per 100 inhabitants
- Highlights: property damage and online scams
8. Venice
It has grown in cases linked to drugs and theft.
- 41.398 crimes recorded
- 4.964 per 100 inhabitants
- Increase in drug trafficking and production.
7. Dish
It remains stable in seventh position.
- 13.247 occurrences
- 5.073 per 100 inhabitants
- Theft and vandalism are prevalent.
6. Turin
It dropped one position compared to 2024.
- 128.666 complaints
- 5.827 per 100 inhabitants
- It leads in cases of damages; fraud is also frequent.
5. Rimini
It dropped in the rankings, but still has high numbers.
- 20.425 crimes
- 5.995 per 100 inhabitants
- The number of robberies has improved, but it's still a concern.
4. Bologna
It jumped two positions and saw a sharp increase in crimes.
- 61.816 occurrences
- 6.055 per 100 inhabitants
- Increase in digital theft and fraud.
3. Roma
The capital city dropped one position, but still has the highest absolute number.
- More than 270 crimes
- 6.401 per 100 inhabitants
- Negative highlight: drug-related crimes
2. Florence
It lost the top spot in the rankings, but continues to have high numbers.
- 64.392 complaints
- 6.507 per 100 inhabitants
- Theft remains the most common crime.
1. Milan
For the fourth year in a row, it is the most dangerous city in Italy.
- More than 225 crimes recorded.
- 6.952 per 100 inhabitants
- First place in thefts and robberies.
The report This reinforces a worrying trend of increasing urban petty crime, such as small thefts, vandalism, and scams. Tourists and residents should be vigilant, especially in busy and high-traffic areas.
And Naples?
Outside the top 10, Naples appears in 13th position, with an average of 4.478,7 crimes per 100 inhabitants.
Despite the negative image associated with the city, it ranks behind capitals such as Rome, Florence, and Milan.
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