Official statistics show 261,500 crimes were reported in Finland during January-June 2026, a 0.2% decrease from the previous year. Assaults increased by 11.8%, with 23,600 cases reported compared to 21,100 in the same period 2025. Private setting assaults rose 12.5% to 10,500, while public setting incidents increased 10.8% to 7,800. Sexual crimes decreased by 1.8% to 4,800, though online sexual offenses rose. Shoplifting surged 13.2% to 39,800 cases, with Helsinki reporting the highest increase at 25.3%. Burglaries rose slightly to 1,600, while thefts decreased by 24.6% to 7,800.
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