Bali Police Crack Down On Criminal And Anti-Social Behaviour In In Top Tourist Destinations

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With the peak travel season getting started here in Bali, it is clear that law enforcement and immigration teams will be taking a strict zero-tolerance approach to criminal and anti-social behaviour in top vacation resorts.

Over the last few days, Bali Police have responded to call-outs in the island’s top tourist resorts, affirming Bali’s stance on criminal activity in vacation hotspots. 

Badung Police have spoken to reporters about a call-out team that attended on Sunday, 31st May. A 45-year-old Lebanese national, known by his initials FA, was reported for playing loud music that disturbed residents in the Kerobokan Village area. North Kuta Police Chief, Commissioner I Ketut Sukadana, said his team received the report at around 9:48 pm and followed up on the report immediately.

He told reporters, “As soon as we received the report, we deployed personnel to the location to carry out an inspection.” Adding “The complainant admitted to having complained to the villa’s occupants. The complainant refused to accept this, leading to a dispute between the two. This situation made the complainant uncomfortable.”

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Police Chief Sukadana told reporters that the officers who arrived at the scene asked the defendant to turn off the music. After receiving a formal warning, FA immediately stopped playing the music. Police Chief Sukadana concluded, “We remind all members of the public and tourists to respect each other and maintain a safe and secure public order situation.”

Tourists traveling to Bali, especially those set to stay in private rental villas, must be respectful of their neighbours. Big late-night parties that disrupt neighbours through noise or even drunken activity are not acceptable. The public, both tourists and local communities, are encouraged to formally report acts of anti-social behaviour, as well as suspected criminal activity, to Bali Police on the 110 phone number.

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Bali Police are not only taking a zero-tolerance approach to foreigners behaving badly, disrespecting local culture, and engaging in criminal activity, but are also cracking down on crimes against tourists. 

Speaking to reporters this week, the Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of the Badung Police, First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Ina, confirmed that a 43-year-old Egyptian man has been the victim of a drive-by snatching.

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The man, known by his initials AAAE, is reported to be a victim of a snatch theft while passing along Jalan Raya Padang Luwih, in Canggu, in the early hours of Friday morning. The thief is reported to have snatched his bag, which contained AAAE’s iPhone 17 Pro Max worth IDR 30 million.

The incident described by First Inspector Ina is an important warning for all tourists traveling to Bali, especially those who are set to drive motorcycles.

First Inspector Ina relayed to reporters how AAAE was driving from Kuta to his accommodation in Ubud on the night of the incident.

While driving, AAAE was encouraged to pull over his motorcycle by another unknown motorcycle driver. Not suspecting the motorcyclist had malicious intent, he pulled over. The driver then forcibly grabbed AAAE’s iPhone, which was mounted on the motorcycle’s holder.

First Inspector Ina told reporters, “The iPhone 17 Pro Max was mounted on a motorcycle holder to view Google Maps. The victim said the suspect was wearing a black hoodie.”

Bali Police confirmed that upon receiving the AAAE’s report, officers arrived at the scene, gathered witness statements, reviewed CCTV footage from the area, and conducted a crime scene investigation to identify the perpetrator. Though First Inspector Ina concluded, “Officers in the field are still investigating.”

Tourists traveling to Bali this peak season are reminded to respect Indonesian law and the local culture. It is important to note that Bali Police and other law enforcement officers will be on patrol day and night to help keep everyone safe. Tourists who have become the victim of a crime are urged to make a report to the Bali Police on 110 as quickly as possible.