Naples – Although recent news has portrayed a city ravaged by bloodshed, the numbers reveal a slowly but steadily changing reality. During the traditional end-of-year press conference, the Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, outlined a safer metropolis, where the joint efforts of law enforcement and the judiciary are beginning to bear concrete fruit.
The numbers of the decline: less blood, less extortion
The data for the first eleven months of 2025 speak clearly: total crimes totaled 117.976, a 4,55% decrease compared to the previous year. The most significant data concerns violent crimes: homicides dropped by 9,38%, robberies by 5,31%, and extortion by 12,40%.
"This is an unequivocal sign of the effectiveness of our work," the Prefect stated. This commitment has also resulted in a crackdown on weapons: 300 possession bans and 46 refusals to carry weapons were issued. However, the wound of youth deviance remains open. According to Di Bari, violence among minors often stems from "trivial motives" and requires a response that is not solely repressive: "The challenge for 2026 is social and educational; the institutions are present, but we need an alliance of families and associations."
The shield against the Camorra and the "Red Code"
The budget also affected the vital nerve centers of the Campania economy. With over €4,7 billion in PNRR funds allocated to the metropolitan area, the Prefecture raised a barrier against criminal infiltration: 272 anti-mafia measures were adopted, including 136 interdictory measures. At the same time, the State confirmed its support for victims of racketeering, providing nearly €3 million to those who had the courage to report.
In terms of the rights and protection of vulnerable groups, the spotlight remains on gender-based violence. There are currently 1.618 active surveillance units for the protection of women under the "Red Code," demonstrating a widespread and operational protection network.
Safe roads and the environment
Road safety deserves a separate chapter, defined as a true emergency. The numbers are merciless: revoked licenses have nearly doubled, from 3.412 in 2024 to 6.322 this year. Distraction, cell phones, and alcohol abuse remain the main causes of road fatalities.
Finally, the commitment to the region has extended to the Land of Fires, with new video surveillance systems funded to the tune of €4,5 million, and to civil protection, with ongoing exercises for seismic and volcanic risk in the Phlegraean Fields. This comprehensive assessment, while not hiding the critical issues, provides citizens with a fully operational "security system."
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Comments (3)
I agree that the data is positive, but I wonder if there's really a change or just random numbers. Families and associations must do more to help young people.
Yes, but I don't understand how this can be considered progress when the numbers remain high. Lowering the statistics isn't enough; we need a real strategy to address the problem of youth violence.
The article describes an improving situation in Naples, but there are still problems to address. The data is encouraging, but more needs to be done to address youth crime and road safety, which is a serious issue.