The annual report of the General Prosecutor's Office for 2025, just obtained by VNA , has revealed a drastic change in the nature of crime in Albania. While traditional street crimes are showing signs of stabilization or decline, the country is facing an unprecedented explosion of economic, financial and property crimes.
Official data shows that the biggest "blow" to the rule of law is coming from offices and transactions. The most shocking figure is that of criminal offenses in commercial companies, which has suffered a galloping increase of 103.70%. This is followed by an increase of over 31% in crimes in banking activities and 27.6% in the field of taxes and duties.
Experts see this as a signal of the sophistication of crime, where the focus has shifted to money laundering and fraud with commercial structures.
Another hot front remains the legal regime of land. With an increase of 51.25%, crimes affecting land ownership remain a "time mine" for legal security in the country, proving that property conflicts remain unresolved and a constant source of illegality.
In terms of physical security, the report gives another alarm signal: Crimes against life (intentional) have increased by 20.31%. This increase, accompanied by an increase in cases of illegal trafficking (+18.05%) and crimes against order (+19.29%), points to a challenging year for the State Police and the prosecution authorities.
Despite the worrying picture, the report identifies several areas where criminal pressure has eased:
· Gambling: The largest drop at -36.33%, suggesting stricter control over illegal betting.
· Computer crime: A surprise drop of -32.01%.
· Money Laundering and Corruption: They show a decrease of -17.53% and -9.79% respectively. However, this decrease should be read with caution, as it may be related to both prevention and difficulties in documenting these complex crimes.
1. INCREASING Criminal Offenses (Year 2025)
This group is the most worrying for public opinion, as it shows areas where criminality has gained ground.
1. Criminal offenses in commercial companies: +103.70%
2. Criminal offenses that violate the legal regime of land: +51.25%
3. Criminal offenses in the exercise of banking/financial activities: +31.25%
4. Criminal offenses related to taxes and duties: +27.64%
5. Criminal offenses of document forgery: +22.40%
6. Crimes against life (intentional): +20.31%
7. Criminal offenses against public order and security: +19.29%
8. Criminal offenses of illegal trafficking: +18.05%
2. Criminal Offenses with REDUCTION (Year 2025)
This group indicates areas where there may have been higher preventive effectiveness or a decrease in criminal activity.
1. Illegal development of gambling: -36.33%
2. Criminal offenses against computer crime: -32.01%
3. Criminal offenses against money laundering: -17.53%
4. Criminal offenses of destruction of property: -11.93%
5. Criminal offenses against corruption: -9.79%
6. Criminal offenses against justice: -3.12%
7. Criminal offenses against theft of property: -2.26%
