2São José do Rio Preto
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in São Paulo · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 11,286 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 | 37 | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 59 | 12.3 | 7.8 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 171 | 35.6 | 26 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 79 | 16.4 | 8.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 2,412 | 502.1 | 393.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery (other) | 451 | 93.9 | 312.5 |
| Vehicle robbery | 114 | 23.7 | 43.2 |
| Cargo robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 6.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft (other) | 6,466 | 1,346 | 1,179.7 |
| Vehicle theft | 918 | 191.1 | 185 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 160 | 33.3 | 30.9 |
| Drug trafficking | 596 | 124.1 | 107.4 |
Source: SSP-SP, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 39 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 230 |
| Violence | 2,491 |
| Robbery | 566 |
| Theft and burglary | 7,384 |
| Drugs | 756 |
Questions about crime in São José do Rio Preto
- Is São José do Rio Preto safe?
- São José do Rio Preto: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São José do Rio Preto?
- São José do Rio Preto: Weighted crime: 11,286 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in São José do Rio Preto?
- Recorded homicides in São José do Rio Preto (12 months to August 2026): 39.
