In 2022, the crime rate in Argentina was over 4,390 cases per every 100,000 inhabitants, one of the highest figures of the study period. Robberies and thefts rank as the most common crimes in the South American country. During a recent survey, crime ranked as the third main problem of Argentina according to public opinion, only surpassed by inflation and corruption.

Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

In 2022, there were approximately 4.2 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in the country, half the homicide rate reported in 2013. The homicide rate in Argentina has been decreasing since 2013, 2022 recorded the lowest rate in the past ten years.

In November 2024, the main problem for the country detected by the population in Argentina was poverty with an overall 38 percent answering it as one of the main problems, followed by low wages, crime, and job shortage. During this survey, other issues like climate change dropped to the bottom of the list, with less than one percent of people mentioning them as problem. Inflation in Argentina For the first month of 2023, one of the categories with the highest consumer price index (CPI) was clothing and footwear recording an inflation rate of 120.6. Some basic basket products also recorded high year-on-year price increases, like the food and non-alcoholic drinks sector recorded between 50 and 70 index points increases from January to June 2022. Overall, the price increase has been exponential when considering previous years, for example, the health services industry recorded an increase of 1,231.5 points in approximately six years. Crime in Argentina Other most common worries for the Argentinian population were crime and violence. In 2020, the country registered around 2,416 cases of intentional murders and, in 2022, approximately 212 femicides. Nonetheless, Argentina ranks as one of the Latin American countries with the lowest homicide rate, only with more than its western neighbor, Chile. Property crimes are actually the main concern for the country, only in 2021 more than a quarter of a million thefts were registered.

In 2023, the most frequent crimes in Argentina were robberies and thefts, both with over 350,000 registered cases each. During a 2024 survey, crime ranked as the third main problem of Argentina according to public opinion, only surpassed by inflation and low wages.

Argentina crime rate per 100K population for 2021 was 4.62, a 13.86% decline from 2020.

• Argentina crime rate per 100K population for 2020 was 5.37, a 4.09% increase from 2019.
• Argentina crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was 5.16, a 3.95% decline from 2018.
• Argentina crime rate per 100K population for 2018 was 5.37, a 2.06% increase from 2017.

Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

In 2023, the most frequent crimes in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina were robberies and thefts both with over 60,000 registered cases each. During a survey in 2024, crime ranked as the third main problem of Argentina according to public opinion, only surpassed by inflation and low wages. Prisoner population in Argentina Similar to the situation in Buenos Aires, the most prevalent crimes in Argentina were robberies, with approximately 362,566 cases reported in 2021, followed by thefts and threats. Given this prevalent crime environment, Argentina ranked as the 15th country with the largest number of prisoners worldwide in 2022. However, when population size is factored in, Argentina is ranked 19th among the Latin American countries, with 249 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants. Femicides in Argentina Over the past years, the number of femicides in Argentina has seen an increase, totaling 308 as of 2023, almost 60 cases more than the previous year. Notably, a correlation has been identified among these murders, with a significant portion of them occurring at the victim's home, accounting for 46 percent. Additionally, 39 percent of femicide victims had a relationship with the perpetrator, often being partners.

In 2022, the rape rate in Argentina was over 15 cases per every 100,000 inhabitants, the highest figure during the study period. During a recent survey, crime ranked as the third main problem of Argentina according to public opinion, only surpassed by inflation and corruption.

Crime rate of Santa Fe surged by 5.59% from 372.37 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in 2007 to 393.20 crimes per 1,000 inhabitants in 2008. Since the 0.15% climb in 2007, crime rate leapt by 5.59% in 2008.

201,00 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.

In 2023, the number of reported drug dealing crimes in Argentina was over 6,800 cases, the highest figure of the study period. Robberies and thefts ranked among one of the most common crimes in the South American country. During a recent survey, crime ranked as the third main problem of Argentina according to public opinion, only surpassed by inflation and corruption.

4.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2022. “Intentional homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person

Argentina AR: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 1.747 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.946 Ratio for 2014. Argentina AR: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1.847 Ratio from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2015, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.946 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 1.747 Ratio in 2015. Argentina AR: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Argentina – Table AR.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

922,6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2017. "Robbery” means the theft of property from a person; overcoming resistance by force or threat of force. Where possible; the category “Robbery” should include muggings (bag-snatching) and theft with violence; but should exclude pick pocketing and extortion. (UN-CTS M3.5)

Of the 267 women who were victims of femicide in Argentina between January and December 2024, most of them (39 percent) were murdered at their home, be it her own home or the home she shared with the aggressor.

490.10 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.

333.30 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.

233,60 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.

586,60 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.

257,70 (Crimes per 1,000 Inhabitants) in 2008.