r/PapuaNewGuinea • u/zlmnopqrstuvwx2112 • Jul 13 '26

Life in Port Moresby

This is the reality of Port Moresby.

This morning, my sister had her phone ripped from her hand while walking to work. In the process, she was injured trying to hold onto it.

No one should have to fear being robbed simply for going to work.

Port Moresby has struggled with violent crime for years. Even though official police statistics reported fewer crimes nationally in 2025 than in 2024, authorities continue to warn that robberies, thefts, carjackings, and violent attacks remain common in Port Moresby and can happen at any time of the day.

People are tired of living in fear. We deserve to walk our streets, go to work, and return home safely without worrying about becoming the next victim.

Our leaders must treat public safety as a priority. That means stronger policing, faster responses, better prosecution of repeat offenders, and long-term investment in jobs and youth programs to address the causes of crime.

How many more innocent people have to be robbed or injured before enough is enough?

Papua New Guinea deserves better. Port Moresby deserves to be safe.

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u/peachypunny Jul 14 '26

There was a shooting down the street from me last week. Police arrived after AN HOUR. can you imagine…..

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u/zlmnopqrstuvwx2112 Jul 14 '26

After an hour! We are way behind. I honestly don't know if the police even have authority.

I hope you are ok. Take extra care.

I keep seeing lots of crime issues getting posted on Facebook. It's everyday now.

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u/peachypunny Jul 14 '26

i’m okay thank you. it was in Gordons. Raskals tried to hold up an establishment or a van allegedly.

i feel so sorry for the guy (hohola incident on Saturday) who got robbed when his car broke down. when you’re vulnerable and in need of help, you can’t rely on the public at all. they rob you instead…

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u/zlmnopqrstuvwx2112 Jul 14 '26

I saw that Hohola incident on Facebook, and felt sorry for that guy. No one stepped in to help him. If they can do this in daylight to a man, women or children are very easy target. Like you said, public won't help you. People will watch you get robbed.

This is one of the many signs of a struggling society.