3São João del Rei
São João del Rei, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Minas Gerais · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 853 places in Minas Gerais (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 6,318 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SEJUSP-MG (12 months to July 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Counted in cases, not victims; femicides are a line of their own. | |||
| Femicide | 1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 2 | 2.2 | 6.6 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 2 | 2.2 | 18.1 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 15 | 16.6 | 10 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Attempted femicide | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 284 | 314.8 | 295.6 |
| Kidnapping and false imprisonment | 1 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Kidnapping for ransom | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 30 | 33.3 | 52.3 |
| Extortion | 12 | 13.3 | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft | 642 | 711.6 | 913.2 |
Source: SEJUSP-MG, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to July 2026)
| Homicide | 10 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 4 |
| Violence | 300 |
| Robbery | 42 |
| Theft and burglary | 642 |
Questions about crime in São João del Rei
- Is São João del Rei safe?
- São João del Rei: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 853 places in Minas Gerais (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São João del Rei?
- São João del Rei: Weighted crime: 6,318 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026).
- How many murders are there in São João del Rei?
- Recorded homicides in São João del Rei (12 months to July 2026): 10.
