Number of murders in Czechia rose year-on-year, while overall crime fell slightly

In the first nine months of 2025, police in Czechia began investigating 102 murders, five more than during the same period last year. Overall crime in the country, however, fell slightly year-on-year by the end of September. Last year, police recorded 134,023 criminal offenses; this year, 132,908. This is according to the monthly statistics of the Police Presidium.