In February 2024, the most common crimes in Los Cabos, Mexico were robberies with 22.43 percent of the total documented crimes, domestic violence, and injuries both with over 10 percent of cases. Other crimes such as drug dealing were also among the most reported felonies.

In 2024, Colima in Mexico ranked as the world's most dangerous city with a homicide rate of 140 per 100,000 inhabitants. Seven of the 10 cities with the highest murder rates worldwide are found in Mexico. The list does not include countries where war and conflict exist. Latin America dominates murder statistics Except for Mandela Bay, all the cities on the list are found in Latin America. Latin America also dominate the list of the world's most dangerous countries. Violence in Latin America is caused in great part by drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and gang wars. Crime in South Africa Mandela Bay in South Africa is the only city outside Latin America among the 10 most dangerous cities worldwide. The country is struggling with extremely high levels of inequality, and is struggling with high levels of crime and power outages, harming the country's economy and driving more people into unemployment and poverty.

Cabo Verde crime rate per 100K population for 2020 was 6.18, a 8.04% increase from 2019.

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<li>Cabo Verde crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>5.72</strong>, a <strong>5.37% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Cabo Verde crime rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>5.43</strong>, a <strong>19.31% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Cabo Verde crime rate per 100K population for 2017 was <strong>6.73</strong>, a <strong>39.42% decline</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Cabo Verde murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2020 was 6.18, a 8.04% increase from 2019.

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<li>Cabo Verde murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>5.72</strong>, a <strong>5.37% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Cabo Verde murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>5.43</strong>, a <strong>19.31% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Cabo Verde murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2017 was <strong>6.73</strong>, a <strong>39.42% decline</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>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.

Burglary of Cabo Verde went up by 1.33% from 4,823 number in 2017 to 4,887 number in 2018. Since the 0.82% downward trend in 2016, burglary dropped by 9.95% in 2018. “Burglary” means gaining unauthorised access to a part of a building/dwelling or other premises; including by use of force; with the intent to steal goods (breaking and entering). “Burglary” should include; where possible; theft from a house; appartment or other dwelling place; factory; shop or office; from a military establishment; or by using false keys. It should exclude theft from a car; from a container; from a vending machine; from a parking meter and from fenced meadow/compound. (UN-CTS M4.6)

408,6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018. "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)

20,4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

11 (número) in 2018. “Homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person

554,5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018. 'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

3.015 (número) in 2018. 'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

2,6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018. “Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)

Cape Verde CV: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 14.697 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.076 Ratio for 2014. Cape Verde CV: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 18.090 Ratio from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2015, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.076 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 14.697 Ratio in 2015. Cape Verde CV: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cabo Verde – Table CV.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male 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.; ;

14,0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2018. Private Cars' means motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles, commercial vehicles, buses, lorries, construction and agricultural vehicles.(UN-CTS M4.5)