The Government of Tanzania has reported a slight decline in major criminal offences as it continues to strengthen security systems and improve control of cyber-related crimes across the country.
The Minister for Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, told Parliament of Tanzania that a total of 39,027 major criminal offences were recorded between July 2025 and April 2026.
This is a decrease compared to 40,022 offences reported during the same period in the 2024/25 financial year.
He said the reduction reflects growing public awareness and stronger cooperation between citizens and law enforcement agencies in preventing and reporting crime.
Katambi was presenting the Ministry of Home Affairs budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year in Dodoma.
He said the government, through the Tanzania Police Force, will continue to strengthen crime prevention strategies, including improving surveillance and intelligence systems across the country.
He also noted that the country is facing new security challenges linked to technology, especially cybercrime, misuse of social media, and hacking of personal and institutional data.
To address these challenges, Katambi said the government will complete the establishment of regional cybercrime investigation offices in Dodoma and Zanzibar. The offices will help improve investigation and prosecution of digital offences.
He explained that the move is part of broader efforts to ensure that law enforcement institutions are equipped to deal with emerging digital threats.
Katambi also said the Ministry will strengthen a special unit tasked with addressing misinformation, disinformation, and online incitement, which can threaten peace and public order if left unchecked.
He added that the government will also increase public education on safe use of digital platforms. The campaigns will focus on helping citizens understand the risks of spreading false information and engaging in online criminal behaviour.
He urged citizens to continue cooperating with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and supporting community policing efforts, saying this has played a key role in reducing crime levels.
According to the Ministry, the ongoing reforms aim to modernize policing systems, improve the use of digital tools in investigations, and enhance coordination between security organs.
The government says these efforts are designed to build a safer environment that supports social stability and economic development, especially as Tanzania expands its digital economy.
Security officials have noted that cyber-related crimes are becoming more common with increased internet use, making investment in digital security systems more important than ever.
Katambi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening both traditional crime prevention and cybercrime control as part of efforts to maintain law and order nationwide.
