Crime Trends in Paraguay: A Look at the Numbers

Violent Crimes

While crime rates in Paraguay have been a concern for many years, the data reveals some disturbing trends.

Increasing Homicides: The number of homicides in Paraguay has increased from 2010 to 2021. This is a concerning trend that highlights the need for effective measures to prevent and investigate violent crimes.
High Intentional Homicide Rate: In the first six months of 2022, Paraguay recorded an intentional homicide rate of 214.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, one of the highest in recent years.
Contract Killings on the Decline: However, contract killings during the first half of 2023 were lower compared to previous years.

The data also highlights some alarming trends related to family violence and child abuse.

Increasing Complaints for Family Violence: The number of complaints for family violence in Paraguay increased from 2015 to 2023, indicating a growing need for support services and protection for victims.
Girls as Majority Victims of Crimes Against Minors: In 2023, the majority of victims of criminal acts against minors in Paraguay were girls (54.1%), highlighting the importance of addressing gender-based violence.
Decrease in Children Orphaned by Femicide: The number of children orphaned by femicide in Paraguay decreased from 2018 to 2023, a positive trend that suggests some progress in reducing this type of violence.

Corruption and economic crimes remain significant concerns in Paraguay.

Improving Corruption Control Scores: While still low, corruption control scores in Paraguay have improved over the past two decades. This indicates some progress in addressing corruption, but more work is needed to strengthen institutions and promote transparency.
High Bribery Victimization Rates: However, bribery victimization rates in Paraguay are high compared to other countries, highlighting the need for continued efforts to prevent and investigate economic crimes.

The data also reveals some trends related to property crimes in Paraguay.

Increasing Robberies and Thefts: The number of robberies and thefts in Paraguay increased from 2020 to 2021, a concerning trend that highlights the need for effective measures to prevent and investigate these crimes.
Decrease in Vehicle Theft: However, vehicle theft in Paraguay decreased in 2021 compared to 2020, a positive trend that suggests some progress in addressing this type of crime.
Increase in Motorcycle Thefts: Motorcycle thefts in Paraguay increased in 2021 compared to 2020, highlighting the need for continued efforts to prevent and investigate these crimes.

The data also reveals some trends related to drug crimes in Paraguay.

Significant Economic Damage: Economic damage caused by drug trafficking in Paraguay has been significant over the past five years, highlighting the need for effective measures to prevent and investigate these crimes.
Increase in Seized Marijuana, Cocaine, and Crack: The amount of marijuana, cocaine, and crack seized in urban operations in Paraguay increased from 2022 to 2023, a concerning trend that highlights the need for continued efforts to prevent and investigate drug trafficking.
Decrease in Arrests for Drug Trafficking: However, the number of people arrested for drug trafficking in Paraguay decreased from 2020 to 2021, a positive trend that suggests some progress in addressing this type of crime.