Robberies

Robberies

Criminal Simulator robbery planning: which targets to hit, how to enter quietly, and how to turn a night into a clean escape.

3+
Target Types
1–4 Players
Example Crew

Introduction

The robberies hub is about planning. Criminal Simulator gives you a city to rob at night, and the question that defines every run is simple: which target, how do you enter it quietly, and how do you turn the take into a clean escape before the deadline? The confirmed target ideas come from the game’s official art and the Alpha loop — homes with sleeping residents, a bank, and a museum all appear in the official presentation. This section compares those targets, explains entry angles and risk trade-offs, and gives you a decision framework instead of a rigid list, because Alpha builds keep changing the details.

What to Rob: Target Comparison

A quick look at the robbery targets seen in the game’s official art and the Alpha loop. Risk levels and details are community-reported — the full breakdown lives on the Robberies page.

TargetRiskEntry StyleMain RiskBest For
1Residential HomeLowQuiet break-in past sleeping residentsWaking the household raises attention fastLearning the stealth loop risk-free
2BankHighFront entry under red-and-blue security lightingAlarm trips a fast police responseCrews ready for a chase
3MuseumMediumGuarded public entrance with display piecesGetting cornered between displaysExperienced crews in Alpha

Target Breakdown

Residential Home

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The quiet break-in that teaches the loop

EntryA discreet break-in past sleeping residents, straight from the official art.
Main RiskWaking the household raises attention and can call police faster.
RewardSmall-to-moderate loot that suits first nights and solo runs, and teaches the loop without a chase.
TipKeep movement slow near bedrooms and leave the way you came.

Bank

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The big score with the biggest alarm

EntryOfficial art shows the bank front split in red-and-blue security lighting.
Main RiskA bank alarm trips a fast, serious police response.
RewardHigh-value haul that can jump-start the debt payoff if the crew escapes with it cleanly.
TipOnly bring a crew that has agreed on the escape before the bell rings.

Museum

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Valuable displays behind a public front

EntryA guarded public entrance with display pieces, shown in official art.
Main RiskThe interior can trap a crew that gets cut off from the exit.
RewardValuable pieces worth the extra planning and risk.
TipKeep an exit watcher and never let the whole crew stack inside one room.

Core Mechanics

A robbery in Criminal Simulator is a three-act problem. The first act is the approach: reach the target after dark without drawing attention, using cover and quiet movement while residents sleep. The second act is the grab: get inside, take the most valuable loot you can carry, and avoid waking the building or tripping the alarm. The third act is the exit and sell: leave before anybody raises the alarm, reach the buyer, and cash out before the deadline. None of these acts are fixed numbers — the whole skill is weighing time, noise and risk, which is exactly why targets need planning rather than blind rushing.

Advantages

A planning-first approach to robberies turns the night from chaos into a routine. Choosing targets by risk instead of impulse means fewer failed runs, less wasted deadline time, and more consistent cash. Knowing an entry angle before you arrive saves the minutes that decide whether a haul reaches the buyer in time. Comparing targets also teaches you the pressure loop — the more you understand risk, the faster you improve. For crews, shared planning is even better: a squad that agrees on roles and exits before entering can hit medium and high risk targets that a solo player would never attempt.

Challenges

The confirmed target pool in Criminal Simulator is small during Alpha, and details about what each target contains are community-reported rather than officially published. Loot values, spawn behavior and alarm systems can all change between builds, so specific advice written for one version may not match the next. Bank and museum style targets carry high attention, and a failed attempt can cost more than the night — including lost loot and the time burned off the deadline. Plan, then re-plan after each update, and keep a short list of targets that worked for you instead of chasing whatever list a video recommends this week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest first target?+
The residential home is the best first target for most players. It lines up with the stealth tutorial beat — sneak past residents, grab the loot, leave quietly — and a low-risk home run teaches the loop without inviting a heavy police response. Start there until the sneak-grab-sell rhythm becomes automatic, then move up to riskier targets with a crew.
What makes a robbery go wrong?+
Most failed robberies come from noise and time. Waking residents, tripping alarms, lingering inside after the grab, or leaving without knowing the route to the buyer all push a run toward a chase or a missed deadline. Plan the exit before you enter, keep the crew accounted for, and treat the alarm state as a hard signal to leave.
Should I plan for crews of different sizes?+
Yes, and the plan should scale. Solo runs suit low-risk homes where one player can sneak, grab and escape alone. With a crew of two to four, split roles — one grabs, one watches the street, and someone sets up the escape — so medium and high risk targets become reasonable. Role details are community-suggested and unverified in Alpha.

Quick Tips

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Pick the target you can actually finish. A robbery is only successful if the loot reaches the buyer before the deadline, so match the target to your crew size, your experience, and the time left in the night. A fast home job always beats a legendary museum attempt that misses the sell window.

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Enter quietly and leave with intent. Quiet entry avoids waking residents, and a deliberate exit prevents the confusion that turns clean runs into chases. Walk the escape route in your head before grabbing, so the way out is a reflex instead of a panic decision under pressure. Even a two-second pause at the door, rehearsing where the patrol was the last time you looked, is enough to keep the night on your side.

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Treat the alarm like a countdown. The moment the target reacts, the run enters its riskiest phase — every extra second inside multiplies the chance of police contact. If the goal slips out of reach, cut losses and get to the buyer with what you have. Keep a mental rule: when the alarm sounds, the building stops being a target and starts being a trap, and the only winning move is the fastest clean exit.

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