For readers following property crime, this page covers theft, burglary, vandalism, retail crime and crime prevention programs. Global reporting follows the trends in these crimes as they affect public and private assets.
Documented losses were concentrated in a small share of reports, with South Africa supplying most of the September data.
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November 2, 2026
Study Finds Supply Chain Drives 75% of Retail LossA joint IHL Group and Sensormatic Solutions study shows external theft accounts for just a quarter of total retail losses worldwide.
October 31, 2026
Italian Authorities Recover Stolen Museum ArtworksPolice arrested five suspects following the theft of €9 million worth of pieces from a museum near Parma.
October 26, 2026
Cargo Theft Incidents Drop as Financial Losses SoarTotal reported cargo theft incidents declined during the second quarter of 2026 even as estimated financial losses reached record highs.
October 26, 2026
Viral Video Shows Car Scratched While ParkedA social media user has documented damage to their vehicle after it was keyed while parked overnight.
October 23, 2026
UN Adopts Resolution Against Cultural Property CrimeA new international measure aims to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural artifacts using modern technology.
October 23, 2026
Police Identify Members of Ghost Gang in SpainTwo women linked to a series of jewelry store thefts in Greece are currently being held in Spanish custody.
October 23, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-State Pharmacy Burglary ConspiracyA 25-year-old suspect faces up to ten years in prison for his role in a string of pharmacy robberies.
October 22, 2026
Maritime Piracy Incidents in Asia Drop SharplyReports of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia fell by 58 percent during the first nine months of 2026.
October 22, 2026
Retailers Struggle to Curb External Theft LossesA new study reveals that external theft and organized retail crime account for 25% of total retail losses globally.
October 21, 2026
Viral Video Falsely Claims Mexico Robbery Occurred AbroadSocial media users are misattributing a 2023 surveillance video of a bakery robbery to locations in South Africa.
This section follows theft, burglary, vandalism, retail crime and efforts to secure property. Global reporting spans every region and institution where these crimes are tracked and prosecuted. Patterns of theft often shift based on the availability of consumer goods and the efficacy of local security measures. Organized retail theft and the use of technology in both committing and preventing crimes have changed the scope of these investigations.
