Da Nang police launch crackdown on street crime during 2025 tourist season

According to Da Nang City Police, the security and order situation has been basically under control in recent times, but some types of street crimes such as theft, pickpocketing, robbery, illegal youth racing, etc. still pose many potential risks. Faced with this situation, the police force has implemented a comprehensive plan, acting according to the motto "Serious, resolute, strong, substantial and effective".

The launching ceremony of the peak period of suppression, suppression, and handling of crimes and law violations on the streets, to ensure safety for people, tourists, and major events during the 2025 summer tourist season.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mr. Ho Ky Minh - Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City emphasized the need for the police force to promote its core role in maintaining social order and safety, especially during the peak summer tourist season and the DIFF 2025 event, which attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

The city police force set four major goals: mobilizing the entire political system to participate in crime prevention and control; thoroughly preventing acts of disturbing public order; reducing at least 10% of criminal offenses (including 50% reduction in theft, robbery, intentional injury, and property damage); and controlling 100% of subjects under professional management.

The motto for the peak period is “Serious, resolute, strong, practical, effective”, while ensuring no inconvenience to people, businesses, and tourists.

Along with that are 9 specific targets such as: not allowing crime hotspots to arise, reducing traffic accidents by at least 10%, not allowing illegal racing to occur and ensuring absolute safety for DIFF 2025 as well as the entire summer tourist season.

In particular, this peak period emphasizes the prevention and strict handling of acts of “protection” and “aiding” criminals within the industry. Forces will organize closed patrols on many key routes such as Bach Dang, Le Duan, 2/9, Cach Mang Thang Tam, Hai Van Pass, etc.; increase forces from 10pm to 4am the next morning to promptly detect and prevent illegal acts.

The peak period took place from May 15 to July 15, focusing on acts such as theft, pickpocketing, robbery, intentional injury, illegal racing, disturbing public order...

In addition to suppressing criminal activities, Da Nang City Police also coordinates with functional agencies and the grassroots political system to propagate and raise legal awareness in the community, effectively exploiting the network of surveillance cameras, residential groups and mass organizations in security maintenance work.

With great determination, this peak period of crime suppression is not only the task of the police force but also a strong commitment of the Da Nang City government in protecting the living environment, safe and civilized investment and tourism, contributing to maintaining the image of a leading livable city in Vietnam.

Vu Van Anh

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/cong-an-da-nang-ra-quan-tran-ap-toi-pham-duong-pho-mua-du-lich-2025-post548490.html