Large Criminal Activity
Stalking cases hit record high in Japan in 2025
Police handled 1,546 stalking cases in Japan in 2025, marking a new record high.
Japan's National Police Agency reported that police handled 1,546 stalking cases in 2025, an increase of 205 cases from the preceding year. This record‑high figure reflects a continuing upward trend in stalking incidents and has raised concerns about public safety and protection of victims. The incidents are spread across multiple prefectures, signaling a nationwide pattern rather than a localized cluster.
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- active
- Location
- Japan
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 14:08 UTC
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- dinaasiaapdrmis
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