The Director of Monaco’s Public Security Department, Éric Arella, presented his New Year’s greetings on January 21 in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, alongside numerous representatives from the Principality and neighbouring French authorities…
The ceremony provided an opportunity to review security figures for 2025 and to outline operational priorities for the year ahead. Monaco once again recorded low levels of crime, with just over 1,000 offences reported during the year, fewer than three per day. No armed robberies or homicides were recorded, and burglaries declined following two short-lived spikes during the summer months that were rapidly contained by police. Officers also carried out around 400 identity checks and interventions daily across the territory, maintaining what the Director described as a “high level of vigilance”.
Road safety remained a central focus, with prevention campaigns and targeted roadside checks producing tangible results. Injury-related accidents fell to 150 in 2025, compared with 161 the previous year, while drink-driving offences dropped from 134 to 90. Measures introduced during the festive period also contributed to improved figures.
Looking ahead to 2026, Éric Arella confirmed that several reinforcements will be integrated into a new five-year development plan. These include strengthening controls at the northern border with Beausoleil, enhancing intelligence and investigative capacity, and further improving operational responsiveness. While cooperation with French services was described as excellent, closer coordination with Italian authorities and continued engagement with Europol and Interpol were also highlighted as priorities.
Ahead of the ceremony, Prince Albert II was presented with the department’s new operational vehicles, eight recently commissioned SUVs equipped to improve patrol efficiency and officer comfort, reinforcing the Principality’s ongoing investment in frontline security resources.
