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Crime and Violence in Brazil: Key Statistics

Brazil has struggled with high rates of crime and violence in recent years. Here are some key statistics organized by category.

Femicide

Femicide is a serious concern in Brazil, and while data for 2023 is not available, we can look at some previous trends:

• The states with the highest femicide rates in 2023 were not specified.
• The number of femicides in selected states in 2023 was also not provided.

Violence and the Police

The relationship between law enforcement and the public is complex. Here are some statistics on police violence:

• From 2017 to 2022, there were 2,411 police officers killed in Brazil.
• In 2015-2022, a total of 15,314 civilians were killed by the police in Brazil.
• The number of civilians killed by the police in 2023, by state, was not specified.

Crimes against LGBT+

Members of the LGBT+ community often face unique challenges and risks. Here are some statistics on crimes against this group:

• From 2007 to 2023, there were 1,343 violent deaths of LGBT people in Brazil.
• In 2023, 77% of these deaths were attributed to homicides, and 14.5% were attributed to other types of violence (e.g., accidents, poisoning).
• The number of violent deaths of LGBT+ people in 2022, by weapon used, was not specified.

Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a serious concern for Brazil, as seen in the following statistics:

• From 2011 to 2023, there were 243,919 reported cases of rape in Brazil.
• In 2023, 92.4% of reported rapes were committed by someone known to the victim (e.g., partner, family member).

Property Crime

There was a significant increase in violent property crimes from 2013 to 2023.

• The car theft or break-in rate also increased from 2013 to 2023.

These statistics highlight some of the challenges faced by Brazil. More research and data are needed to fully understand these issues and develop effective solutions.