2Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Distrito Federal, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Distrito Federal · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 33 places in Distrito Federal (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 5,935 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-DF (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 12 | 9 | 6.7 |
| Counted in cases; includes femicide. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 18 | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Rape of a child or vulnerable person | 33 | 24.9 | 20.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 34 | 25.6 | 20.4 |
| Attempts only; includes attempted femicide. | |||
| Attempted robbery with murder | 3 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Street robbery | 516 | 388.8 | 225.9 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Vehicle robbery | 45 | 33.9 | 19.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Robbery on public transport | 2 | 1.5 | 3.1 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Robbery of a shop or business | 13 | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| Counted in cases; includes lottery outlets and petrol stations. | |||
| Home robbery | 5 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft from a vehicle | 96 | 72.3 | 148.4 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug trafficking | 152 | 114.5 | 97.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Drug possession | 71 | 53.5 | 52.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
Source: SSP-DF, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 12 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 51 |
| Violence | 37 |
| Robbery | 581 |
| Theft and burglary | 96 |
| Drugs | 223 |
Questions about crime in Santa Maria
- Is Santa Maria safe?
- Santa Maria: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 33 places in Distrito Federal (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Santa Maria?
- Santa Maria: Weighted crime: 5,935 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Santa Maria?
- Recorded homicides in Santa Maria (12 months to September 2026): 12.
