KAMPALA — Uganda’s reported crime rate fell by 10.2 percent in 2025, according to the latest Annual Crime Report released by the Uganda Police Force.
The report, launched by Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba at Police Headquarters in Naguru, shows that total reported cases declined to 196,405 in 2025, down from 218,715 cases recorded in 2024.
“This represents a 10.2 percent reduction in reported cases,” Byakagaba said, attributing the decline to strengthened enforcement, improved coordination within the justice system, and increased public vigilance.
Case disposal and convictions
Of the reported cases, 115,301 case files were forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), with 79,291 successfully taken to court.
Police data shows that 24,899 cases resulted in convictions, leading to 31,732 offenders being sentenced.
“These figures reflect our continued efforts to ensure that cases are not only investigated but also successfully prosecuted,” Byakagaba noted.
Crime hotspots
The report identifies Kampala Metropolitan areas as leading in reported crime cases. Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) South topped the list with 13,950 cases, followed by Rwizi (13,416), KMP North (13,340), North Kyoga (12,728), and KMP East (10,388).
At the district level, Wakiso Police Division recorded the highest number of cases at 3,177. Other high-reporting areas included Luweero (3,123), Mukono (2,880), Tororo (2,831), and Ntungamo (2,825).
Fraud and traffic offences decline
Cases of fraud, particularly obtaining money by false pretences, dropped to 8,455 in 2025.
“Public awareness and vigilance remain critical in preventing such crimes,” Byakagaba said.
Traffic-related offences also registered a sharp decline, falling by 24.4 percent from 426,432 cases in 2024 to 322,441 in 2025.
However, road safety remains a concern, with 26,044 road crashes reported. Of these, 4,602 were fatal, 13,563 serious, and 7,879 minor.
Sustaining gains
Police leadership warned against complacency despite the improvements, calling for sustained collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the public.
“We must maintain momentum through continued vigilance and community cooperation to further reduce crime,” Byakagaba said.
The Annual Crime Report provides a snapshot of national security trends and is used to guide policing strategies and resource allocation across the country.
