6Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Dominican Republic · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 32 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 942 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 | 392 | 116.9 | 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 | 2 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Four-wheeled vehicles stolen, counted in vehicles. | |||
| Motorcycle theft | 10 | 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Theft and burglary | 12 |
Questions about crime in Puerto Plata
- Is Puerto Plata safe?
- Puerto Plata: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 32 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Puerto Plata?
- Puerto Plata: Weighted crime: 942 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
