Cities in Italy

Last updated 25 September 2026

All 45 cities in Italy with more than 100,000 residents: the official population, a short profile and the crime rate recorded by the police, set against the rate for Italy.

Municipalities (comuni) with at least 100,000 residents on 1 January 2026 (ISTAT provisional estimate).

How to read the figures

Population is the latest official figure from ISTAT, the Italian National Institute of Statistics.
The crime rate is: offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024, from ISTAT (offences reported by the police to the judicial authorities). National rate: Italy 40.7.
ISTAT publishes a rate for the municipality itself for 44 of the 45 cities; for Giugliano in Campania only the figure for the Metropolitan City of Naples exists. 2024 is the latest year ISTAT has published. Offences are counted where they happened, so cities with many commuters and visitors show higher rates.
Compare cities within Italy only: every country defines and records crime differently.
The figure is not your personal risk: offences are counted where they happen, so city centres with many commuters and visitors record higher rates.

All 45 cities

City	Region	Residents	Crime rate
Rome	Lazio	2,745,062	79.1
Milan	Lombardy	1,362,863	103.4
Naples	Campania	905,050	65.2
Turin	Piedmont	855,654	91.7
Palermo	Sicily	626,273	53.8
Genoa	Liguria	566,247	56.9
Bologna	Emilia-Romagna	391,473	99.7
Florence	Tuscany	361,625	114.2
Bari	Apulia	316,248	46.2
Catania	Sicily	296,984	74.8
Verona	Veneto	255,139	66.7
Venice	Veneto	249,385	90.9
Messina	Sicily	216,458	30.9
Padua	Veneto	208,202	76.0
Brescia	Lombardy	201,342	62.0
Parma	Emilia-Romagna	199,450	57.6
Trieste	Friuli Venezia Giulia	198,622	46.5
Prato	Tuscany	198,327	57.2
Taranto	Apulia	185,112	37.4
Modena	Emilia-Romagna	184,361	71.0
Reggio Emilia	Emilia-Romagna	172,921	58.0
Reggio Calabria	Calabria	167,925	38.3
Perugia	Umbria	162,384	53.5
Ravenna	Emilia-Romagna	156,475	46.4
Livorno	Tuscany	152,451	59.6
Rimini	Emilia-Romagna	150,774	82.7
Cagliari	Sardinia	145,981	51.6
Foggia	Apulia	145,078	53.2
Ferrara	Emilia-Romagna	129,048	60.7
Latina	Lazio	127,450	50.6
Salerno	Campania	125,323	57.3
Giugliano in Campania	Campania	125,018	44.9 (province)
Monza	Lombardy	123,672	51.6
Bergamo	Lombardy	120,629	73.2
Sassari	Sardinia	120,231	34.9
Trento	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol	119,359	46.1
Pescara	Abruzzo	118,487	57.1
Forlì	Emilia-Romagna	118,053	42.8
Syracuse	Sicily	115,515	49.0
Vicenza	Veneto	110,741	61.5
Bolzano	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol	106,901	79.7
Terni	Umbria	106,272	46.9
Piacenza	Emilia-Romagna	103,737	51.9
Novara	Piedmont	103,238	50.9
Ancona	Marche	100,151	39.6

The cities, from largest

Rome (Roma)

Lazio · 2,745,062 residents on 1 January 2026.

Rome is the capital of the Italian Republic and the country's most populous municipality. It is home to Sapienza University of Rome and is served by Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, both operated by Aeroporti di Roma.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Rome 79.1, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Rome as a whole: 64.3.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: Constitution of the Italian Republic, Art. 114 (Corte costituzionale), Sapienza University of Rome, Aeroporti di Roma – Fiumicino and Ciampino

Milan (Milano)

Lombardy · 1,362,863 residents on 1 January 2026.

Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy and Italy's second most populous municipality. Its universities include the University of Milan and the Politecnico di Milano.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Milan 103.4, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Milan as a whole: 69.9.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano), Politecnico di Milano

Naples (Napoli)

Campania · 905,050 residents on 1 January 2026.

Naples is the regional capital of Campania and Italy's third most populous municipality. Its universities include the University of Naples Federico II and the University of Naples L'Orientale.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Naples 65.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Naples as a whole: 44.9.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Naples Federico II, University of Naples L'Orientale

Turin (Torino)

Piedmont · 855,654 residents on 1 January 2026.

Turin is the regional capital of Piedmont and Italy's fourth most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Turin and the Politecnico di Torino.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Turin 91.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Turin as a whole: 58.7.

Palermo

Sicily · 626,273 residents on 1 January 2026.

Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily and the island's most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Palermo, and its port is managed by the Western Sicilian Sea Port System Authority.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Palermo 53.8, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Palermo as a whole: 39.5.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Palermo, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare di Sicilia Occidentale (Port of Palermo)

Genoa (Genova)

Liguria · 566,247 residents on 1 January 2026.

Genoa is the regional capital of Liguria. It is home to the University of Genoa, and its port is run by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, which also manages Pra', Savona and Vado Ligure.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Genoa 56.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Genoa as a whole: 48.7.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Genoa, Ports of Genoa – Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna · 391,473 residents on 1 January 2026.

Bologna is the regional capital of Emilia-Romagna. It is home to the University of Bologna and is served by Bologna's Marconi Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Bologna 99.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Bologna as a whole: 61.1.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Bologna, Bologna Airport (Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna)

Florence (Firenze)

Tuscany · 361,625 residents on 1 January 2026.

Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the University of Florence.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Florence 114.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Florence as a whole: 65.7.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Historic Centre of Florence, University of Florence

Bari

Apulia · 316,248 residents on 1 January 2026.

Bari is the regional capital of Apulia. It is home to the University of Bari Aldo Moro, and its port is managed by the Southern Adriatic Sea Port System Authority.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Bari 46.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Bari as a whole: 33.4.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Meridionale

Catania

Sicily · 296,984 residents on 1 January 2026.

Catania is the capital of the Metropolitan City of Catania and Sicily's second most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Catania and is served by Catania International Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Catania 74.8, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Catania as a whole: 39.8.

Verona

Veneto · 255,139 residents on 1 January 2026.

Verona is a provincial capital in Veneto, and the City of Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the University of Verona.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Verona 66.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Verona as a whole: 41.5.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, UNESCO World Heritage Centre – City of Verona, University of Verona

Venice (Venezia)

Veneto · 249,385 residents on 1 January 2026.

Venice is the regional capital of Veneto. It is home to Ca' Foscari University of Venice and is served by Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Venice 90.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Venice as a whole: 49.8.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice Marco Polo Airport

Messina

Sicily · 216,458 residents on 1 January 2026.

Messina is the capital of the Metropolitan City of Messina and Sicily's third most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Messina.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Messina 30.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Messina as a whole: 26.7.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, University of Messina

Padua (Padova)

Veneto · 208,202 residents on 1 January 2026.

Padua is a provincial capital in Veneto. It is home to the University of Padua and its university hospital.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Padua 76.0, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Padua as a whole: 38.0.

Brescia

Lombardy · 201,342 residents on 1 January 2026.

Brescia is a provincial capital in Lombardy and the region's second most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Brescia.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Brescia 62.0, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Brescia as a whole: 35.3.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, University of Brescia

Parma

Emilia-Romagna · 199,450 residents on 1 January 2026.

Parma is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna and the seat of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), an EU agency. It is also home to the University of Parma.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Parma 57.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Parma as a whole: 42.1.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, European Union – European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), location Parma, University of Parma

Trieste

Friuli Venezia Giulia · 198,622 residents on 1 January 2026.

Trieste is the regional capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is home to the University of Trieste and is served by Trieste Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Trieste 46.5, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; former Province of Trieste (province level; provinces in Friuli Venezia Giulia were abolished, ISTAT keeps them as statistical units) as a whole: 46.2.

Prato

Tuscany · 198,327 residents on 1 January 2026.

Prato is a provincial capital in Tuscany and, after Rome and Florence, central Italy's most populous municipality. The city is known for textile production, and the University of Florence has a campus there.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Prato 57.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Prato as a whole: 51.5.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Comune di Prato – Presentazione della città, Fondazione PIN – Polo di Prato dell'Università di Firenze

Taranto

Apulia · 185,112 residents on 1 January 2026.

Taranto is a provincial capital in Apulia and the region's second most populous municipality. Its port is managed by the Ionian Sea Port System Authority.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Taranto 37.4, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Taranto as a whole: 28.1.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, Porto di Taranto – Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ionio

Modena

Emilia-Romagna · 184,361 residents on 1 January 2026.

Modena is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna. It is one of the two seats of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Modena 71.0, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Modena as a whole: 42.9.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (seats in Modena and Reggio Emilia)

Reggio Emilia (Reggio nell'Emilia)

Emilia-Romagna · 172,921 residents on 1 January 2026.

Reggio Emilia is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna. It is one of the two seats of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Reggio Emilia 58.0, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Reggio Emilia as a whole: 39.2.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (seats in Modena and Reggio Emilia)

Reggio Calabria (Reggio di Calabria)

Calabria · 167,925 residents on 1 January 2026.

Reggio Calabria is the capital of its metropolitan city and Calabria's most populous municipality. It is the seat of the Calabria Regional Council and home to the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Reggio Calabria 38.3, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria as a whole: 28.2.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Consiglio regionale della Calabria (seat: Via Cardinale Portanova, Reggio Calabria), Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria

Perugia

Umbria · 162,384 residents on 1 January 2026.

Perugia is the regional capital of Umbria. It is home to the University of Perugia and the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Perugia 53.5, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Perugia as a whole: 35.5.

Ravenna

Emilia-Romagna · 156,475 residents on 1 January 2026.

Ravenna is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna whose port is managed by the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port System Authority. The University of Bologna has a campus in the city.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Ravenna 46.4, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Ravenna as a whole: 40.7.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Porto di Ravenna – Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico centro-settentrionale, University of Bologna – Organisation and campuses

Livorno

Tuscany · 152,451 residents on 1 January 2026.

Livorno is a provincial capital in Tuscany. Its port is managed by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port System Authority, which is headquartered in the city.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Livorno 59.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Livorno as a whole: 49.0.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale

Rimini

Emilia-Romagna · 150,774 residents on 1 January 2026.

Rimini is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, with an expo centre and a convention centre run by Italian Exhibition Group. The University of Bologna has a campus in the city.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Rimini 82.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Rimini as a whole: 60.4.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Italian Exhibition Group – venues (Rimini Expo Centre, Vicenza Expo Centre), University of Bologna – Organisation and campuses

Cagliari

Sardinia · 145,981 residents on 1 January 2026.

Cagliari is the regional capital of Sardinia and the island's most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Cagliari and is served by Cagliari Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Cagliari 51.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Cagliari within its 2001 borders, the unit ISTAT uses for Sardinian crime data as a whole: 27.9.

Foggia

Apulia · 145,078 residents on 1 January 2026.

Foggia is a provincial capital in Apulia and the region's third most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Foggia.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Foggia 53.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Foggia as a whole: 39.1.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, University of Foggia

Ferrara

Emilia-Romagna · 129,048 residents on 1 January 2026.

Ferrara is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, listed with its Po Delta as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the University of Ferrara.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Ferrara 60.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Ferrara as a whole: 42.9.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, University of Ferrara

Latina

Lazio · 127,450 residents on 1 January 2026.

Latina is a provincial capital in Lazio, founded in 1932 as Littoria after the reclamation of the Pontine Marshes. It took the name Latina in 1945.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Latina 50.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Latina as a whole: 36.6.

Salerno

Campania · 125,323 residents on 1 January 2026.

Salerno is a provincial capital in Campania. The University of Salerno is based in Fisciano, in the province of Salerno.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Salerno 57.3, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Salerno as a whole: 32.5.

Giugliano in Campania

Campania · 125,018 residents on 1 January 2026.

Giugliano in Campania is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples. According to ISTAT figures, it is Italy's most populous municipality that is not a provincial capital.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Metropolitan City of Naples 44.9, Italy 40.7. ISTAT publishes no figure for Giugliano in Campania alone.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality

Monza

Lombardy · 123,672 residents on 1 January 2026.

Monza is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza in Lombardy. It is home to the Autodromo Nazionale Monza motor-racing circuit.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Monza 51.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Monza and Brianza as a whole: 36.4.

Bergamo

Lombardy · 120,629 residents on 1 January 2026.

Bergamo is a provincial capital in Lombardy. It is home to the University of Bergamo and is served by Milan Bergamo Airport at Orio al Serio.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Bergamo 73.2, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Bergamo as a whole: 34.2.

Sassari

Sardinia · 120,231 residents on 1 January 2026.

Sassari is the capital of the Metropolitan City of Sassari, created by Sardinia's territorial reform, and the island's second most populous municipality. It is home to the University of Sassari.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Sassari 34.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Sassari within its 2001 borders, the unit ISTAT uses for Sardinian crime data as a whole: 31.2.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Codici statistici delle unità amministrative territoriali (Nuovo assetto territoriale della Sardegna), ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, University of Sassari

Trento

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol · 119,359 residents on 1 January 2026.

Trento is the capital of the Autonomous Province of Trento and the regional capital of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is home to the University of Trento.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Trento 46.1, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Autonomous Province of Trento as a whole: 29.5.

Pescara

Abruzzo · 118,487 residents on 1 January 2026.

Pescara is a provincial capital and Abruzzo's most populous municipality. It is a seat of the d'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara and is served by Abruzzo International Airport.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Pescara 57.1, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Pescara as a whole: 37.3.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Università degli Studi G. d'Annunzio Chieti–Pescara, Abruzzo Airport

Forlì

Emilia-Romagna · 118,053 residents on 1 January 2026.

Forlì is a capital of the Province of Forlì-Cesena in Emilia-Romagna, a role it shares with Cesena. The University of Bologna has a campus in the city.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Forlì 42.8, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Forlì-Cesena as a whole: 36.4.

Syracuse (Siracusa)

Sicily · 115,515 residents on 1 January 2026.

Syracuse is the capital of the Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse in south-eastern Sicily. Its historic town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Syracuse 49.0, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Free Municipal Consortium of Syracuse, the former province as a whole: 39.0.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica

Vicenza

Veneto · 110,741 residents on 1 January 2026.

Vicenza is a provincial capital in Veneto, and the city and the Palladian villas of the Veneto are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also hosts an expo centre run by Italian Exhibition Group.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Vicenza 61.5, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Vicenza as a whole: 32.8.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, UNESCO World Heritage Centre – City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto, Italian Exhibition Group – venues (Rimini Expo Centre, Vicenza Expo Centre)

Bolzano (Bolzano/Bozen)

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol · 106,901 residents on 1 January 2026.

Bolzano is the capital of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, and its official name is bilingual: Bolzano/Bozen. It is home to the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Bolzano 79.7, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol as a whole: 33.6.

Terni

Umbria · 106,272 residents on 1 January 2026.

Terni is a provincial capital in Umbria and the region's second most populous municipality. It is the base of the steelmaker Arvedi AST (Acciai Speciali Terni), which produces stainless steel.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Terni 46.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Terni as a whole: 34.6.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, Arvedi AST – Acciai Speciali Terni

Piacenza

Emilia-Romagna · 103,737 residents on 1 January 2026.

Piacenza is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna. It hosts campuses of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Politecnico di Milano.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Piacenza 51.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Piacenza as a whole: 35.4.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Campus di Piacenza e Cremona, Politecnico di Milano – Piacenza Campus

Novara

Piedmont · 103,238 residents on 1 January 2026.

Novara is a provincial capital in Piedmont and the region's second most populous municipality. The University of Eastern Piedmont's Department of Economics and Business is based in the city.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Novara 50.9, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Novara as a whole: 35.5.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, ISTAT demo – Resident population on 1 January 2026, by municipality, University of Eastern Piedmont – Department of Economics and Business (Novara)

Ancona

Marche · 100,151 residents on 1 January 2026.

Ancona is the regional capital of Marche and home to the Marche Polytechnic University. Its port is managed by the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority.

Offences reported by the police per 1,000 residents, 2024: Ancona 39.6, Italy 40.7. Figure for the municipality itself; Province of Ancona as a whole: 26.6.

Sources – population: ISTAT · Crime: ISTAT · About the city: ISTAT – Principali statistiche geografiche sui comuni: "Corone urbane" file with regional/provincial capital flags, 1 January 2026, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Centrale (Port of Ancona)

Sources and method

Population: ISTAT – Popolazione residente per sesso ed età al 1° gennaio 2026 (stima), by municipality (demo.istat.it, dataset POSAS; file POSAS_2026_it_Comuni.zip). Crime: ISTAT – Delitti denunciati dalle forze di polizia all'autorità giudiziaria (dataset DCCV_DELITTIPS, IstatData dataflow 73_67; table 'Tasso di delittuosità – province', 73_67_DF_DCCV_DELITTIPS_9). Where a figure was not published for a city, we say so rather than estimate it. Found an error? Write to editor@relocateineurope.com.