INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A recent Datafolha poll reveals that 58% of Brazilians believe crime has increased in their cities over the past year
The survey, conducted in early April 2025 across 172 Brazilian municipalities, shows only 15% of respondents noticed a decrease in criminal
activity.Urban centers feel the impact most severely
Residents of capital cities and metropolitan regions report higher crime rates (66%) compared to interior cities (51%).Women perceive the
situation as more dangerous than men, with 62% of female respondents noting increased criminality versus 52% of males.Cell phone theft
emerges as a particular concern
Higher-income Brazilians earning above ten minimum wages report increased criminality at higher rates (64%) than the national average.Crime
Wave Grips Brazil as 58% Report Rising Criminality
(Photo Internet reproduction)Violence against women remains a persistent issue despite some statistical improvements
Brazil recorded nearly 84,000 female rape victims in 2023, translating to one rape every six minutes
Domestic violence assaults increased by 9.8% that same year.The government has responded with technological solutions
blocked through this system.Some bright spots exist
safety through technology investments and community policing strategies.
