Crime rates in israel

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.
An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

Tel Aviv man arrested for robbing apartment damaged in Iranian missile strike

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

‘Fake officer’ who fought on October 7 acquitted by reason of insanity

Bezalel Zini, accused of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip, is seen on a screen at the Beersheba District Court, February 5, 2026

Court orders release Shin Bet chief’s brother, defendants to house arrest in Gaza smuggling case


Police use underage operative to expose Eilat businesses for selling alcohol to minors

According to the statement, four businesses sold alcohol to a minor who was working with the Southern District Police in Eilat under their Youth Division.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Journalist, lawyer Ronal Fisher convicted of bribery after decade long trial

Given the severity of Fisher’s actions and the serious harm caused to law enforcement and public trust, the prosecution will request that the court impose a custodial prison sentence.

Israeli attorney Ronel Fisher arrives for a court hearing at the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.

Woman shot dead in her home as Arab sector homicides continue to surge

The victim, identified as Sherihan Mishleb by Israeli media, was a divorced mother of three. The motive was "likely criminal," police stated.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025

Israel Police question IDF officer, soldiers over suspected sabotage of drones

The IDF clarified that the soldiers involved were not drone operators, and it is unclear how the three gained access to the squadron without proper authorization.

 Israeli drone.

Police arrest father suspected of murdering three-year-old in east Jerusalem

The suspect, the girl's father, is a man in his 30s and a resident of the area, who was located and arrested by Border Police soldiers. 

 Israel Police and forensic teams at the site of the murder of a three-year-old in east Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Palestinian smugglers arrested with protected birds taped to their bodies

Israel Police stated that the birds were smuggled by the men 'cruelly concealing' them on their bodies.

 Four Palestinian suspects were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 100 protected birds by ‘cruelly concealing’ them on their bodies.

Israel's crime epidemic and domestic issues demand attention, even during wartime - editorial

Rising crime, internal security failures, and a government distracted by photo ops paint a troubling picture of Israel's future.

 Police at the scene of a shooting in Tira. August 22, 2023

Police to file indictment against Dan Agam Cohen for the murder of his sister, Maya

Police investigations showed that during this time, Dan would routinely threaten her life, telling her that she should “get used to being underground,”

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Police arrest four in connection to gang rape of young teen in Eilat

One of the arrested suspects is a soldier, according to details revealed from the investigation.

 View of the Eilat Police headquarters, in Southern Israel, April 21, 2022

Police arrest mayor of Harish suspected of sexual offenses

According to allegations, Yitzhak Keshet sexually assaulted and harmed several women, some of whom worked with him in the municipality, exploiting his position of power. 

 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.