The September 2026 Monthly Report is now available. Each month, GPA SA compiles and analyses the main criminal and security incidents in Switzerland, based on media reports and cantonal police press releases.
Sustained criminal activity
In September, 86 incidents were recorded across 24 cantons; only Nidwalden and Uri reported no cases. The month was marked by:
burglaries and thefts targeting homes, shops, car dealerships and vehicles, including the Ulysse Nardin private museum in Le Locle, where collectors' timepieces were stolen, and a bicycle shop in Ennenda, with losses of more than CHF 100,000;
thefts of luxury vehicles from garages, sometimes involving movements between cantons or abroad, notably in Valais, Ticino, Schwyz and Zurich;
violent assaults with knives or firearms, including the shooting at a rave in Aarau, which left one person dead and five injured, and two assaults in Zurich that led to attempted homicide proceedings;
homicides, notably in Lauperswil (BE) and Schmitten (GR);
fake police officer and fake bank employee scams, mainly targeting elderly people: in a single week, the Valais police recorded some thirty cases and attempts, with losses of close to CHF 150,000.
Major public safety events
Two ATMs were attacked with explosives, in Domat/Ems (GR) and Thayngen (SH). In Thayngen, unexploded explosives were found and two suspects fled towards Germany; the lead of a cross-border gang is explored further in our October Monthly Report. In Ticino, an explosion at the former Ritom hydroelectric power station killed two workers. In Eptingen (BL), the discovery of explosive substances in a cellar led to the evacuation of neighbouring homes.
Anticipate rather than react
This overview of the month's trends is designed to support your prevention efforts and the adaptation of your security arrangements. On request, GPA also produces customised reports focusing on your business sector or professional ecosystem.