CrimeWatch to debut on S’pore Airlines in-flight entertainment system for everyone in the world to watch

“CrimeWatch” will be available to watch on Singapore Airlines’ in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, from Sep. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.

This would be the first time the programme’s reach would extend to international audiences to give travellers a unique window into Singapore's crime prevention journey, a joint press release by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), Mediacorp and Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Aug. 31 said.

The move was part of the programme’s 40th anniversary commemoration and a response to audiences' changing consumption habits.

Digital native audiences

To complement “CrimeWatch”, NCPC and Mediacorp have expanded CrimeWatch's digital footprint through a range of social-first content designed to engage younger, digital-native audiences.

This includes the first-ever "CrimeWatch" micro-drama series on TikTok, which premiered on Jun. 12.

It is set to launch its second instalment in November 2026.

Starring Denise Camillia Tan and Shabir Sulthan as lead investigators, the series has garnered over 3 million views across its six episodes.

NCPC and Mediacorp will also continue publishing digital content through weKaypoh and Beyond the Tape, offering stories and behind-the-scenes perspectives from CrimeWatch cases to make crime prevention relatable and accessible to audiences.

"NCPC’s mission remains constant: to equip Singaporeans with the knowledge to recognise crime, protect themselves, and look out for one another. As part of this commitment, NCPC continues to explore innovative ways to make crime prevention more engaging and accessible, meeting audiences where they are through partnerships, digital content and interactive experiences,” Devrajan Bala, executive director of NCPC, senior Assistant commissioner of police, said.

CrimeWatch

First launched in 1986, “CrimeWatch” has evolved with Singapore’s crime landscape.

The programme has expanded beyond recounting physical crimes to scams, cyber-enabled offences, and emerging threats through reenactments of real cases, prevention advice, and insights into police investigations.

It has produced over 350 episodes across four languages, growing from English and Mandarin broadcasts to include Malay and Tamil from 2001.