Istanbul has not recorded a single unsolved murder in the past five years, Governor Davut Gül said on Friday, attributing the achievement to expanded security operations, increased personnel and the wider use of technology and intelligence in law enforcement.
Speaking at a security assessment meeting held at the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), Gül presented Istanbul's public security data for the first six months of 2026, comparing it with the same period last year. He said the city's security institutions continue to improve crime detection and prevention despite Istanbul's large population and status as one of the world's busiest tourism destinations.
"Istanbul has not had a single unsolved murder in the last five years," Gül said. "Clearance rates for crimes against individuals and property continue to improve. This helps prevent repeat offenses. Behind these achievements are increases in the number of security vehicles, police officers and gendarmerie personnel, as well as our effective use of technology, surveillance cameras and intelligence."
The governor described Istanbul as one of the safest major cities in the world, saying authorities work around the clock to protect residents and millions of domestic and international visitors.
