Taichung Achieves Lowest Violent Crime Rate Among Six Major Cities, 100% Clearance Rate for 7 Consecutive Years

Taichung City Government continues to strengthen public security and demonstrate governance achievements through data. According to the City Police Bureau, statistics from January to June 2026 show that Taichung's violent crime rate per 100,000 people is the lowest among the six major cities, and the city has maintained a 100% clearance rate for violent crimes for seven consecutive years. Multiple public safety indicators—including mass violence, gang-related crime, and illegal firearms seizures—have also shown continuous improvement, reflecting the city government's zero-tolerance enforcement stance against violent crime and its commitment to safeguarding citizens' lives and property.

The Police Bureau noted that in recent years, isolated violent incidents in Taichung have received significant media attention, potentially creating stereotypes about public safety. However, a single incident does not represent the overall security situation. Objective data shows that violent crime in Taichung has steadily declined, and the city's public safety performance has been repeatedly recognized in central government evaluations.

Guided by the principle that "solving cases is the best form of prevention," the city continues to implement proactive policing operations, adopting an immediate crackdown, strict investigation, and severe punishment approach toward violent crime. Through measures such as monitoring high-risk individuals, enhancing 110 emergency dispatch, improving forensic evidence collection, and rigorous case management, Taichung has built a comprehensive public safety network—from prevention to investigation—dedicated to protecting citizens.

Tangible results are also evident in preventing mass violence. According to statistics from the National Police Agency's Criminal Investigation Bureau, from July 2025 to June 2026, there were 169 cases of public brawls prosecuted under Articles 149 and 150 of the Criminal Code for disturbing public order, a decrease of 24 cases (12.43%) compared to the previous year. Rapid response unit activations dropped from 87 to 60 cases, a 31.03% reduction. From January to June 2026, 73 public order disturbance cases were prosecuted, 25.51% fewer than the same period last year, with the number of individuals prosecuted down by 32.64%, indicating effective control over street violence and group disturbances.

The Police Bureau continues to refine anti-gang and illegal firearms operations. From 2018 to 2025, the city's anti-gang initiatives were repeatedly rated as "Excellent" or "Outstanding" by the National Police Agency, with top honors awarded in 2019, 2023, and 2025. Illegal firearms and ammunition seizures consistently rank among the top in the six major cities, securing second place in 2025—demonstrating effective suppression of violent crime at its source.

In March 2026, the Police Bureau established the "Eagle Eye Team," integrating surveillance footage, license plate recognition systems, and scientific investigation intelligence platforms. This team leverages technology to quickly identify suspects, ensuring the goal of solving and resolving major cases immediately. Simultaneously, the city deepens its third-party policing strategy by collaborating with judicial and tax authorities to trace illicit financial flows and investigate shell companies, comprehensively shrinking the operational space for gangs.

The Police Bureau emphasizes that public safety outcomes should be evaluated based on overall crime trends and objective data, not isolated incidents. Moving forward, it will continue to use technological investigations, precise law enforcement, and inter-agency cooperation to strictly enforce laws against violent crime and gang organizations, delivering tangible results to meet public expectations and build a safe, livable, and secure living environment.