9Barahona
Barahona, Dominican Republic: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Dominican Republic · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 32 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 523 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Policía Nacional (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 121 | 64 | 339 |
| Reported robberies, counted in cases by the victims' sex and nationality. The police do not say whether thefts without violence are included. | |||
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Car theft | 0 | 0 | 2.8 |
| Four-wheeled vehicles stolen, counted in vehicles. | |||
| Motorcycle theft | 10 | 5.3 | 40.6 |
| Two-wheeled vehicles stolen, counted in vehicles. | |||
Source: Policía Nacional, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Robbery | 121 |
|---|---|
| Theft and burglary | 10 |
Questions about crime in Barahona
- Is Barahona safe?
- Barahona: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 32 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Barahona?
- Barahona: Weighted crime: 523 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
