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


Israeli teen stabbed in back outside Old City’s Damascus Gate

Police searching for suspect, say assault a criminal matter not terrorism.

A Border Policeman holds his weapon as he guards the area from above while his comrades patrol at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City

Bat Yam man shot dead in suspected mob assassination

According to police the victim has a criminal background.

Police car at crime scene

Study reveals dramatic drop in crime rate among young immigrants

Non-profit organization Yedidim works to put juvenile delinquents back on track.

MK Avraham Neguise

Jerusalem Post Editorial: Admit and apologize

Katsav had appealed the rejection of his early release, this time expressing a desire to undergo rehabilitation.

Former president of Israel Moshe Katsav

1,165 Arab citizens of Israel murdered since 2000, Arab mayor says

Knesset discusses how to lower violence in Arab sector.

Scene where woman stabbed in town market in Rahat.

The Jerusalem files

Most crimes against property take place within residences (2,734), on the streets of the city (2,282) and in stores (766).

Investigation files opened in Jerusalem, by sub-quarter, 2014

Helping juvenile delinquents get a second chance pays off, says Yedidim director

Yedidim has been working with children, youth and adults in 120 municipalities for almost quarter of a century and devised the Second Chance program some 20 years ago.

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Man left critically wounded by gunfire as suspect eludes police capture twice

The shooter managed to get into his vehicle and escape, speeding off against traffic.

Crime scene [illustrative]

Woman murdered hours after leaving battered women's shelter, manhunt underway for her ex

Though the investigation is still ongoing, police suspect that the 30-year-old woman’s ex-boyfriend murdered both victims before fleeing the scene.

Ambulance (illustrative)

Mafia scion arrested for killing mob prince

Avi Abutbul, 31, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being involved in the murder last Saturday of Shay Shirazi, the son of mob boss Rico Shirazi.

Crime scene (illustrative)