Police report that theft cases in homes increase in Singapore in the first half of 2026. In the six months to June, there are 459 “theft in dwelling” cases at residential premises, up 25.1% from 367 cases in the same period in 2025.
Overall, the reports say Singapore’s broader physical crime picture remains steady. One outlet notes that theft in dwelling cases across all premises rises only slightly, by 0.6% compared with the same period last year, while the overall crime rate does not show a significant change. Another outlet similarly highlights that the increase is concentrated in residential premises rather than reflecting a wider surge in crime.
Together, the coverage frames the midyear update as a rise in theft targeting homes despite stability in Singapore’s overall physical crime situation, based on police figures in the 2026 midyear crime brief.
