# France: rise in burglaries and drop in arrests in October > On November 6, 2026, a note from the Interior Ministry indicates that burglaries of businesses increased by 27% in October, while arrests for drugs fell by 40%, with police mobilization on demonstrations being cited. The same day, Interstats reports a 25% drop in charges for drug trafficking, the ministry citing law enforcement mobilization against violence among the explanatory factors. On November 10, October crime statistics are published, between an increase in fires and violence and changes in property offenses. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 6 November 2026 to 11 November 2026. 5 articles from 3 sources (security); last updated on 11 November 2026 at 10:15. - Status: ongoing - Category: Security - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 6 November 2026 at 06:34 - Updated: 11 November 2026 at 10:15 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/532-france-rise-in-burglaries-and-drop-in-arrests-in-october ## Timeline (3 events) ### 6 November 2026 — [Burglaries up 27% in October, police mobilization called into question](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11016-burglaries-up-27-in-october-police-mobilization-called-into-question.md) According to a note from the Interior Ministry, burglaries of businesses jumped 27% in October and drug-related arrests fell 40%. Police mobilization on demonstrations is being cited. 1 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 6 November 2026 — [25% decrease in drug trafficking suspects in October](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11314-25-decrease-in-drug-trafficking-suspects-in-october.md) According to Interstats, drug trafficking suspects decreased by 25% in October. The ministry cites the mobilization of law enforcement against violence among the explanatory factors. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [October crime statistics revealed](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15581-october-crime-statistics-revealed.md) Crime statistics for the month of October have been published, showing an increase in arson and violence alongside changes in property damage. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “France: rise in burglaries and drop in arrests in October”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/532-france-rise-in-burglaries-and-drop-in-arrests-in-october Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology