In 2023, the metropolitan city of Milan ranked first in terms of crime rate, as it recorded 7,100 felonies per 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, the provinces of Rome and Florence followed with around 6,000 cases reported. In Milan, burglaries in shops and thefts were much more common than in any other Italian provinces. Frequent car thefts The Southern province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, in the region of Apulia, was the place in Italy with the highest rate of stolen cars. Roughly 697 cases per every 100,000 residents were registered in 2019. Catania had the second-largest rate with about 656 reports. Nationwide, the three most frequently stolen car models belonged to Fiat, the leading Italian vehicle manufacturer. Moreover, a Lancia car model ranked fourth. This company was also part of the Fiat Group, which, however, only sells vehicles in Italy. Mafia associations  In the last years, the number of mafia associations in Italy experienced a decline. However, there are still dozens of mafia-type organizations in the country. The Southern region of Campania was the place faced with the largest amount of crime associations. In total, 67 of such crimes were reported in Campania in 2019.

Between 2014 and 2023, the annual number of crimes committed in the country decreased. In 2014, the number of crimes reported by the police to the judicial authority amounted to 2.8 million, whereas in 2023, this figure decreased to 2.34 million. Crime in Italy In 2023, the most common crime in Italy was theft. The police reported about one million delinquencies to the juridical authority. The three regions with the highest number of thefts were Lombardy, Lazio, and Campania. Fiat Panda: the most frequently stolen passenger car in Italy Vehicle theft is another common crime in Italy, which in 2017 about 20 percent of Italians feared. In the year considered, the most frequently stolen passenger cars were the Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto, and Fiat Cinquecento.

As of 2023, Lombardy was the Italian region with the highest number of crime records. That year, this region registered almost 457,000 reports. Lombardy is also the largest region in terms of population, with ten million inhabitants. Lazio, where Rome is located, followed with 303,000 cases.

The most recent report of the Italian Ministry of the Interior reveals that between January 2023 and July 2024, 499 homicides were committed in Italy. The number of homicides has recorded a decreasing trend since 2011. Overall, about 2.3 million criminal acts were reported in Italy in 2023. Femicide Femicide, a homicide in which a woman is killed for gender-based reasons, poses a serious problem around the world. In 2018, roughly one in six Italians believed that femicide was on the rise. Women, victims of homicide, are often related to the culprit; in 2022, 74 women in Italy were killed by their partner. Crime in Italy In 2023, the most common crime in Italy was theft. Law enforcement corps reported one million cases of this delinquency to the juridical authority, with the highest theft rate in the Metropolitan city of Milan.

In 2020, the Italian regions with the highest number of violent crimes were Lombardy, Campania, and Lazio. They were, however, also Italy's most populous regions. That year, there were ** thousand records of violent crimes in the Northern region of Lombardy. Campania, in the South, had the second-most violent crimes at **** thousand, while Lazio counted ** thousand reports. Violent crime sub-categories include homicide, murder, assault, manslaughter, sexual assault, rape, robbery, negligence, endangerment, and kidnapping. Data was provided by Mine Crime, an Italian company which collects data on criminality in Italy.

Italy - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Above 60% of median equivalised income was 6.20% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Above 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Italy - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Above 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 19.50% in December of 2015 and a record low of 6.20% in December of 2023.

In 2020, crimes related to drugs and psychotropic substances were the leading cause of imprisonment for both Italian citizens and foreign countries' citizens. About 12.3 thousand Italian citizens and 6.5 thousand foreign citizens were charged with drugs and psychotropic substances' crimes.

The Italian province of Ravenna ranked first for residential burglaries in Italy in 2020, with 411 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Bologna, Modena, and Pistoia followed, with over 300 cases per 100,000 people, respectively.

Florence was the first province for robbery rate in Italy in 2023. In Tuscany's largest city occurred more than 136 robberies per 100,000 inhabitants. Milan ranked second, with 129 cases. In Rome, only 71 felonies were reported, significantly fewer than Florence and MIlan.

As of June 2024, 35,000 prisoners were incarcerated for property crime, the most common crime charged. Moreover, 27,000 individuals were convicted of crime against the person, whereas 12,000 inmates committed drug-related crimes. As of October 2024, the number of prisoners in Italy was 62,110. Data related to the age of prisoners show that individuals aged between 50 and 59 years constituted the largest group of incarcerated population in Italy.

Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 0.800 Ratio in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.800 Ratio for 2014. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.100 Ratio from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2015, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.776 Ratio in 1995 and a record low of 0.800 Ratio in 2015. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; Weighted average;

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that, for the case of Italy, ceteris paribus, tourist areas tend to have a greater amount of crime than non-tourist ones in the short and long run. Following the literature of the economics of crime à la Becker (Crime and Punishment: An Economic Approach, 1968) and Enrlich (Participation in Illegitimate Activities: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation, 1973) and using a System GMM approach for the time span 1985–2003, the authors empirically test whether total crime in Italy is affected by the presence of tourists. Findings confirm the initial intuition of a positive relationship between tourism and crime in destinations. When using the level rather than the rate of total crime and controlling for the equivalent tourists (i.e. the number of tourists per day in a given destination) the effect of the tourist variable is confirmed. Overall results indicate however that the resident population has a greater effect on crime than the tourist population. Therefore, the main explanation for the impact of tourism on crime seems to be agglomeration effects.

Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 0.868 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.150 Ratio for 2015. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1.497 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.070 Ratio in 2000 and a record low of 0.868 Ratio in 2016. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 0.488 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.445 Ratio for 2015. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 0.535 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.661 Ratio in 2003 and a record low of 0.445 Ratio in 2015. Italy IT: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

The province of Foggia ranked first for money laundering in Italy, with 8.59 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Isernia followed, with 6.27 reports over 100,000 residents. Among the top-10 provinces for money laundering, Foggia, Isernia, Naples, Barletta-Andria-Trani, and Catanzaro are located in the south, whereas Treviso, Sondrio, Ravenna, and Varese belong to the northern regions of the country. Only one province, Latina, is in central Italy.

The Italian police recorded over 1,100 hate crimes in 2023. 264 were classified as incitement to violence, which was the most common hate crime that occurred in Italy. Further 165 hate crimes were the desecration of graves. The cases recorded were hate crimes having ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, anti-Semitism as bias-motivation, as well as bias against Roma and Sinti, and people with disabilities. Targeted groups of hate crimes   Most of the known hate crimes were related to racism and xenophobia. In 2020, more than 800 reports concerned this bias. Among these crimes, the most frequent ones were incitement to violence, desecration of graves, physical assaults, and threats. People with disabilities were the second most targeted group. Opinion on measures against this growing hate   In the last years, the number of hates crimes in Italy rose. However, in a survey conducted in 2019, most of the Italians believed that the measures adopted against discrimination were effective. In October 2019, the Italian Senate voted in favor of the establishment of a special committee to combat racial hate. A survey about this Extraordinary Commission show that a large part of Italian interviewees was in favor of its establishment. The Commission was proposed by the Senator Liliana Segre, Holocaust survivor. In fact, the committee was also named “Segre Commission”.

Between 2018 and 2023, the crime rate in the municipality of Venice stabilized around 7,000 reported felonies per 100,000 inhabitants. The index had a marked decrease during the COVID-19 outbreak due to the restrictive measures enacted to limit the expansion of the disease. After the pandemic, the rate surged to pre-COVID-19 levels. This trend is consistent with the total number of crimes reported by the police forces in the metropolitan city of Venice. In fact, recorded felonies had a significant drop in 2020, but after three years they increased up to the 2018 level. Among the biggest Italian municipalities, Venice ranks fourth in crime rate, ahead of Florence, Milan, and Turin.

The Italian access control market, valued at €152.60 million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, driven by increasing security concerns across commercial, residential, and governmental sectors. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.10% from 2019 to 2033 indicates a steady expansion, fueled by technological advancements in biometric readers, smart card systems, and electronic locks. The adoption of integrated security solutions incorporating access control with video surveillance and alarm systems is further accelerating market growth. Within the market segments, card readers and access control devices (particularly contactless smart cards) are expected to hold a significant share, driven by their cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation. The rising adoption of cloud-based access control software is also a key trend, enhancing system management and providing remote accessibility. While the residential sector is witnessing gradual growth, the commercial and government sectors are primary contributors to market expansion, driven by stringent security regulations and the need for robust access management solutions. Challenges include the high initial investment costs associated with advanced access control systems and potential concerns surrounding data privacy and security. However, the long-term benefits of enhanced security and improved operational efficiency are anticipated to outweigh these concerns, sustaining market growth throughout the forecast period. The competitive landscape is characterized by both international and domestic players, with companies like Thales Group, Bosch Security Systems, Honeywell International, and ASSA ABLOY holding prominent positions. These established players are investing heavily in research and development to introduce innovative solutions and expand their market presence. The increasing demand for advanced features such as mobile access control and integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices will further reshape the market dynamics. The Italian government's focus on bolstering national security infrastructure also presents significant growth opportunities. The forecast period (2025-2033) will likely witness increased consolidation, strategic partnerships, and the emergence of niche players specializing in specific access control technologies and vertical markets, resulting in a dynamic and evolving market landscape. Italy Access Control Market Report: 2019-2033 This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the Italy access control market, offering invaluable insights for businesses operating in or considering entry into this dynamic sector. The report covers the period from 2019 to 2033, with a focus on the estimated year 2025 and a forecast period of 2025-2033. The market is segmented by type (card readers, biometric readers, electronic locks, software, and others), and end-user vertical (commercial, residential, government, industrial, transport and logistics, healthcare, military and defense, and others), providing granular market sizing and forecasting in millions of units. Recent developments include: April 2024: Allegion PLC, a provider of security solutions, technology, and services, launched its new interoperable electronic access control technologies and software. The company’s Schlage NDE and LE mobile-enabled wireless locks with Si option are claimed to be interoperable solutions suitable for customers using HID iCLASS, iCLASS SE, Seossmart, or NFC mobile credentials, including those using HID iCLASS Standard or Elite Keys, who want to extend access control further into their buildings using Schlage intelligent wireless locks., December 2023: Thales announced the acquisition of Imperva, in line with its goal of creating a global player in cybersecurity, with over 5,800 cybersecurity experts across 68 countries and EUR 2.4 billion in cybersecurity revenue expected in 2024, including defense and civil activities, with an anticipated double-digit growth after that. Thales’ expanded cybersecurity portfolio now offers a complementary combination of solutions to aid customers in securing applications, data, and identities across their entire digital ecosystem: application security, identity, data security, and access management.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Technological Advancements. Potential restraints include: Increasing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Technological Advancements. Notable trends are: The Biometric Readers Segment is Expected to Drive the Market's Growth.

In 2018, the largest number of mafia crimes were registered in the Italian region of Calabria. In this region located in the South of the country, 896 criminal reports were recorded in that year. Other three Italy's southern regions followed in the ranking: Sicily, Campania, and Apulia.

In 1991, an investigation body was founded in Italy with the aim to enhance the fight against mafia, the Anti-Mafia Investigation Directorate (Direzione Investigativa Antimafia or DIA).

In 2023, Milan recorded the highest theft rate in Italy, with almost 4,000 felonies per 100,000 inhabitants. Rome and Rimini followed, with around 3,500 and 3,200 thefts per 100,000 residents, respectively.