6São João da Boa Vista
São João da Boa Vista, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in São Paulo · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 7,499 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-SP (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 5 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 8 | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 13 | 14 | 26 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 6 | 6.5 | 8.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 385 | 416 | 393.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery (other) | 16 | 17.3 | 312.5 |
| Vehicle robbery | 5 | 5.4 | 43.2 |
| Cargo robbery | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft (other) | 707 | 763.9 | 1,179.7 |
| Vehicle theft | 34 | 36.7 | 185 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 13 | 14 | 30.9 |
| Drug trafficking | 217 | 234.5 | 107.4 |
Source: SSP-SP, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 21 |
| Violence | 391 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Theft and burglary | 741 |
| Drugs | 230 |
Questions about crime in São João da Boa Vista
- Is São João da Boa Vista safe?
- São João da Boa Vista: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São João da Boa Vista?
- São João da Boa Vista: Weighted crime: 7,499 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in São João da Boa Vista?
- Recorded homicides in São João da Boa Vista (12 months to August 2026): 5.
