Cybercrime is a widely discussed agenda in computer science, information systems, and Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) studies. Researchers in these fields have studied various forms of cybercrime, including cyberbullying, online harassment, and online fraud. Previous research indicates that the effects of cybercrime are twofold: first, victims experience psychological and physical trauma; second, platforms lose users’ trust, resulting in economic damage to the platform. This research aims to explore the determinants of reported cybercrimes in three regions of Pakistan and to localize Space Transition Theory within the local context. Additionally, it seeks to recommend co-designing a digital tool to enhance local capacity, computational competencies, and cyber resilience knowledge among marginalized groups vulnerable to online abuse and cybercrime. By addressing this research gap, the study aims to contribute to understanding and addressing cybercrime, particularly financial fraud, online abuse, and sexual harassment, in the region. The comparison of results highlights the dominant role of financial fraud and harassment in the region, with WhatsApp and mobile phones identified as the most common platforms and tools used in these cybercrimes.