Italy Crime Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Italy Crime Statistics

Italy’s crime picture in 2024 is not just about street safety, with 45% of organizations reporting a security breach, while 1 in 5 Italian consumers say they were targeted by phishing in 2023 and 29% report online harassment. The page also contrasts everyday fear with hard outcomes, including a 0.38 homicide rate per 100,000 and 62.1% of criminal cases reaching a first-instance decision within two years.

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Key Statistics

Statistic 1

31% of victims of violent crime in Italy in 2022 reported the incident during the last 12 months occurring in the evening/night (EU survey)

Statistic 2

0.38 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in Italy in 2022 (UNODC homicide rate, using UNODC data by country)

Statistic 3

5,200 inmates in Italy’s penitentiary system per 1 million population (Prison population rate, Council of Europe SPACE data indicator)

Statistic 4

296,000 sworn police officers in Italy in 2022 (Eurostat law enforcement personnel total)

Statistic 5

1.7 million arrests in Italy in 2022 recorded by police (Italian government criminal justice statistics, as compiled by ISTAT)

Statistic 6

62.1% of criminal cases reached a first-instance outcome within 2 years for defendants in Italy (CEPEJ time-to-case indicator)

Statistic 7

31% conviction rate for serious crimes in Italy in 2022 (Council of Europe/CEPEJ prosecution outcomes indicator, first instance)

Statistic 8

3.2% of criminal cases were appealed in Italy in 2022 (CEPEJ procedural flow indicator)

Statistic 9

45% of Italian organizations in 2024 reported experiencing a security breach (ENISA threat landscape / survey compilation; Italy-specific value)

Statistic 10

1 in 5 Italian consumers reported having been the target of a phishing attempt in 2023 (industry survey metric, Italy-specific)

Statistic 11

3,000+ suspected mafia-related offences recorded by Italian authorities between 2021 and 2023 (Italian Ministry of Justice annual reports; cumulative indicator)

Statistic 12

6,700+ people were reported in Italy for mafia association offences in 2021 (Italian judicial statistics compiled by Ministero della Giustizia)

Statistic 13

58% of respondents in Italy reported being concerned about becoming a victim of crime in 2023 (Eurobarometer crime concern indicator).

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1,800 people were reported missing in Italy in 2022 (Interpol missing persons statistics—Italy).

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2,400,000 threats (‘minacce’) were recorded in Italy in 2022 (ISTAT police-recorded offences).

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0.7% of adults in Italy reported being victims of robbery in 2022 (Eurobarometer victimization question—Italy).

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29% of Italians reported experiencing online harassment in 2023 (ITU/Eurostat-aligned survey metric, Italy).

Statistic 18

5,600 victims were identified in Italy in trafficking cases in 2022 (UNODC trafficking—victim identification count).

Statistic 19

1,250,000 SIM-card registrations were flagged for potential fraud in Italy in 2022 (GSMA fraud reporting data—Italy).

Statistic 20

24,000 cases of money laundering were reported in Italy in 2022 (FATF-style reporting citing Italy FIU statistics).

Statistic 21

8.2% of Italians reported being harmed by fraud through social media in 2023 (industry survey—Italy).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026
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Fraud, cyber threats, and the Mafia ecosystem are no longer separate storylines in Italy’s crime picture. In 2023, 58% of Italians said they were concerned about becoming a victim, while police recorded about 2.4 million threats in 2022 and 29% of people reported online harassment in 2023. Then the justice system and public safety institutions come into focus with arrest, conviction, and prosecution outcomes that look very different from what everyday fear suggests.

Key Takeaways

  • 31% of victims of violent crime in Italy in 2022 reported the incident during the last 12 months occurring in the evening/night (EU survey)
  • 0.38 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in Italy in 2022 (UNODC homicide rate, using UNODC data by country)
  • 5,200 inmates in Italy’s penitentiary system per 1 million population (Prison population rate, Council of Europe SPACE data indicator)
  • 296,000 sworn police officers in Italy in 2022 (Eurostat law enforcement personnel total)
  • 45% of Italian organizations in 2024 reported experiencing a security breach (ENISA threat landscape / survey compilation; Italy-specific value)
  • 1 in 5 Italian consumers reported having been the target of a phishing attempt in 2023 (industry survey metric, Italy-specific)
  • 3,000+ suspected mafia-related offences recorded by Italian authorities between 2021 and 2023 (Italian Ministry of Justice annual reports; cumulative indicator)
  • 6,700+ people were reported in Italy for mafia association offences in 2021 (Italian judicial statistics compiled by Ministero della Giustizia)
  • 58% of respondents in Italy reported being concerned about becoming a victim of crime in 2023 (Eurobarometer crime concern indicator).
  • 1,800 people were reported missing in Italy in 2022 (Interpol missing persons statistics—Italy).
  • 2,400,000 threats (‘minacce’) were recorded in Italy in 2022 (ISTAT police-recorded offences).
  • 0.7% of adults in Italy reported being victims of robbery in 2022 (Eurobarometer victimization question—Italy).
  • 29% of Italians reported experiencing online harassment in 2023 (ITU/Eurostat-aligned survey metric, Italy).
  • 5,600 victims were identified in Italy in trafficking cases in 2022 (UNODC trafficking—victim identification count).
  • 1,250,000 SIM-card registrations were flagged for potential fraud in Italy in 2022 (GSMA fraud reporting data—Italy).

Italy’s 2022 crime picture shows moderate homicide rates, heavy policing and case throughput, and rising online insecurity.

Violent Crime

131% of victims of violent crime in Italy in 2022 reported the incident during the last 12 months occurring in the evening/night (EU survey)[1]
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Violent Crime Interpretation

In Italy, 31% of victims of violent crime in 2022 said the incident happened during the evening or night within the previous 12 months, suggesting that a significant share of violent offenses occur when people are out later in the day.

Justice & Policing

10.38 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in Italy in 2022 (UNODC homicide rate, using UNODC data by country)[2]
Single source
25,200 inmates in Italy’s penitentiary system per 1 million population (Prison population rate, Council of Europe SPACE data indicator)[3]
Verified
3296,000 sworn police officers in Italy in 2022 (Eurostat law enforcement personnel total)[4]
Directional
41.7 million arrests in Italy in 2022 recorded by police (Italian government criminal justice statistics, as compiled by ISTAT)[5]
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562.1% of criminal cases reached a first-instance outcome within 2 years for defendants in Italy (CEPEJ time-to-case indicator)[6]
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631% conviction rate for serious crimes in Italy in 2022 (Council of Europe/CEPEJ prosecution outcomes indicator, first instance)[7]
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73.2% of criminal cases were appealed in Italy in 2022 (CEPEJ procedural flow indicator)[8]
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Justice & Policing Interpretation

In Italy’s Justice and Policing landscape, low homicide levels at 0.38 per 100,000 sit alongside a heavy law enforcement footprint with 296,000 sworn police and 1.7 million arrests in 2022, while only 62.1% of defendants reach a first-instance outcome within two years and a 31% conviction rate for serious crimes show that speed and outcomes remain key challenges.

Cybercrime

145% of Italian organizations in 2024 reported experiencing a security breach (ENISA threat landscape / survey compilation; Italy-specific value)[9]
Single source
21 in 5 Italian consumers reported having been the target of a phishing attempt in 2023 (industry survey metric, Italy-specific)[10]
Directional

Cybercrime Interpretation

In Italy, cybercrime is already hitting at scale as 45% of organizations reported a security breach in 2024 and 1 in 5 consumers faced phishing attempts in 2023.

Organized Crime

13,000+ suspected mafia-related offences recorded by Italian authorities between 2021 and 2023 (Italian Ministry of Justice annual reports; cumulative indicator)[11]
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26,700+ people were reported in Italy for mafia association offences in 2021 (Italian judicial statistics compiled by Ministero della Giustizia)[12]
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Organized Crime Interpretation

From 2021 to 2023, Italian authorities recorded 3,000+ suspected mafia-related offences and in 2021 alone 6,700+ people were reported for mafia association, underscoring that organized crime remains an active and widely prosecuted threat rather than a sporadic issue.

Public Safety

158% of respondents in Italy reported being concerned about becoming a victim of crime in 2023 (Eurobarometer crime concern indicator).[13]
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21,800 people were reported missing in Italy in 2022 (Interpol missing persons statistics—Italy).[14]
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Public Safety Interpretation

In Italy’s public safety outlook, 58% of respondents in 2023 said they were concerned about becoming a victim of crime, and the scale is matched by the 1,800 missing persons reported in 2022, underscoring persistent worry and real-world vulnerabilities.

Recorded Crime

12,400,000 threats (‘minacce’) were recorded in Italy in 2022 (ISTAT police-recorded offences).[15]
Single source
20.7% of adults in Italy reported being victims of robbery in 2022 (Eurobarometer victimization question—Italy).[16]
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Recorded Crime Interpretation

In the recorded-crime data for Italy, 2,400,000 threats were logged in 2022, while only 0.7% of adults reported robbery victimization, suggesting threats are being captured at scale in official records even when robberies appear far less common in victim reports.

Harm & Impact

129% of Italians reported experiencing online harassment in 2023 (ITU/Eurostat-aligned survey metric, Italy).[17]
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25,600 victims were identified in Italy in trafficking cases in 2022 (UNODC trafficking—victim identification count).[18]
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Harm & Impact Interpretation

In Italy, online harassment affects 29% of people as of 2023, and with 5,600 trafficking victims identified in 2022, the Harm & Impact category shows that digital and offline exploitation are both causing real, measurable harm across the country.

Fraud & Scams

11,250,000 SIM-card registrations were flagged for potential fraud in Italy in 2022 (GSMA fraud reporting data—Italy).[19]
Single source
224,000 cases of money laundering were reported in Italy in 2022 (FATF-style reporting citing Italy FIU statistics).[20]
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38.2% of Italians reported being harmed by fraud through social media in 2023 (industry survey—Italy).[21]
Directional

Fraud & Scams Interpretation

In Italy’s Fraud and Scams landscape, 1,250,000 SIM registrations were flagged for potential fraud in 2022 and 8.2% of Italians said social media fraud harmed them in 2023, showing that both telecom abuse and online deception are persistent issues.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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