In 2024, the highest amount of crimes recorded in the state of São Paulo was for thievery, excluding vehicle thievery, with more than half a million cases. The second most common crime was robberies, with nearly 189,000 incidences.

In 2024, six of the eight Brazilian cities with the highest homicide rates were in the Northeast. Feira da Santana led the ranking of the most violent city in Brazil, with a murder rate of ***** per 100,000 inhabitants. It was followed followed by Recife, with a homicide rate of more than ** per 100,000 inhabitants. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Feira da Santana was the **** most deadly city.

Although Brazil remains severely affected by civil violence, the state of São Paulo has made significant inroads into fighting criminality. In the last decade, São Paulo has witnessed a 70% decline in homicide rates, a result that policy-makers attribute to a series of crime-reducing measures implemented by the state government. While recent academic studies seem to confirm this downward trend, no estimation of the total impact of state policies on homicide rates currently exists. The present article fills this gap by employing the synthetic control method to compare these measures against an artificial São Paulo. The results indicate a large drop in homicide rates in actual São Paulo when contrasted with the synthetic counterfactual, with about 20,000 lives saved during the period. The theoretical usefulness of the synthetic control method for public policy analysis, the role of the Primeiro Comando da Capital as a causal mediator, and the practical implications of the security measures taken by the São Paulo state government are also discussed.

In the state of São Paulo, Brazil, the population in 2021 was composed by 63.7 percent of people who identified as white. However, this ethnic group only represented 31 percent of the civilians killed by security agents. Meanwhile, 69 percent of civilian deaths caused by the police were black people, who constituted a little more than a third of the state's population. Moreover, the share of people of black ethnicity killed by the police in the state's capital reached nearly 70 percent of the total that year.

In 2024, Brazil's homicide rate reached **** incidents per 100,000 people. This is the lowest figure recorded in the country since 2012.

In 2024, São Paulo was the Brazilian state that had the highest number of car thefts and break-ins, totaling approximately 125,690. It was followed by Rio de Janeiro state with 48,270 cases reported. Over 344,000 vehicle thefts and break-ins in the South American country during 2024 were recorded.

Data about homicide rate and the relationship with drug market and socioeconomic factors

abstract This work identifies and analyzes characteristics of the census sections of São Paulo’s capital, grouping them in eight different patterns. In order to separate these areas into clusters (segments) representing intragroup homogeneity, variables were selected that take into account the conditions and changes of the population, environment, crime rates, housing, mobility and urban expansion. Each of these clusters (segments) portrays a different demographic profile and urban pattern. Thus, it is proposed that clustering these similar groups (i.e., reducing intragroup variance/variation and maximizing the intergroup variance/variation) enables a better understanding of the city’s singularities and of what these singularities entail. Furthermore, an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective highlights the need to adjust the sampling, data collection and valuation strategies, as well as the identification, description, and study of São Paulo’s capital.

BackgroundHomicide kills more people than war globally and is associated with income inequality. In Brazil, one of the most unequal countries of the world, the homicide rate is four times higher than the world average. Establishing if the Brazilian conditional cash transfer programme [Bolsa Familia Programme (BFP)], the largest in the world, is associated with a reduction in the rate of homicide is relevant for violence prevention programs. We aimed to assess the effect of BFP coverage on homicide and hospitalization rates from violence.MethodsBFP coverage and rates of homicide (overall and disaggregated by sex and age) and hospitalizations from violence from all 5,507 Brazilian municipalities between 2004 and 2012 were explored using multivariable negative binomial regression models with fixed effect for panel data. Robustness of results was explored using sensitivity analyses such as difference-in-difference models.FindingsHomicide rates and hospitalization from violence decreased as BFP coverage in the target population increased. For each percent increase in the uptake of the BFP, the homicide rate decreased by 0.3% (Rate Ratio:0.997; 95%CI:0.996–0.997) and hospitalizations from violence by 0.4% (RR: 0.996;95%CI:0.995–0.996). Rates of homicide and hospitalizations from violence were also negatively associated with the duration of BFP coverage. When, coverage of the target population was at least 70% for one-year, hospitalizations from violence decreased by 8%; two-years 14%, three-years 20%, and four years 25%.InterpretationOur results support the hypothesis that conditional cash transfer programs might have as an additional benefit the prevention of homicides and hospitalizations from violence. Social protection interventions could contribute to decrease levels of violence in low-and-middle-income-countries through reducing poverty and/or socioeconomic inequalities.

Abstract Macrosociological theories of criminal violence predict that the rate of violent crimes, especially intentional homicide, increases in response to social structures and processes that strengthen violent motivations or weaken social controls on violence. To test these hypotheses, we used several bivariate and multivariate regression models with panel data and variables constructed with demographic and mortality data, according to theoretical relevance, to verify whether the use of psychoactive substances, access to firearms, sociodemographic structures (population growth and density and proportion of young men), and the prevalence of socioeconomic exclusion increased the rate of intentional homicides in Brazilian microregions between 1996 and 2019. Most of the results significantly support the hypotheses. But the most powerful factor was the previous year’s homicide rate. This reveals an endogenous feedback tendency of violence in the short and medium terms, which can lead to the accumulation of the effects of the structural factors of intentional homicides.

The number of femicides, murders committed against women because of their gender, in Brazil slightly increased in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. Throughout 2024, ***** femicides were registered in Brazil, up from ***** recorded one year before. That year, the Brazilian state with the highest number of femicides was São Paulo.

The Latin American surveillance camera market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $3.03 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.21% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing concerns about public safety and security, particularly in major urban centers like Mexico City, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires, are fueling demand for advanced surveillance solutions. Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce and the rising adoption of smart city initiatives across the region are creating new opportunities for surveillance camera deployment. The banking and government sectors are significant adopters, prioritizing security for financial assets and critical infrastructure. Technological advancements, such as the transition from analog to IP-based systems offering higher resolution, better analytics, and remote accessibility, are further stimulating market growth. Hybrid systems, combining the best of both analog and IP technologies, are also gaining traction, catering to diverse needs and budgets. While the market faces challenges such as economic instability in some Latin American countries and potential concerns regarding data privacy and surveillance ethics, the overall growth trajectory remains positive. The market is highly competitive, with a mix of global players and regional companies vying for market share. The increasing adoption of cloud-based surveillance solutions and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and video analytics into surveillance systems are expected to be key trends shaping the market in the coming years. The diverse end-user segments in Latin America contribute to the market's multifaceted nature. The healthcare sector is adopting surveillance for patient monitoring and security, while the transportation and logistics industry uses it to enhance safety and streamline operations. Industrial applications encompass security and process monitoring in manufacturing and other industrial settings. Competition among established players like Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch, and Axis, alongside the emergence of regional players, creates a dynamic market landscape. Growth will likely be strongest in countries with robust economic growth and improving infrastructure, leading to increased investment in security solutions. The market will witness a gradual shift towards more sophisticated systems incorporating AI and advanced analytics, enhancing their efficiency and providing valuable insights beyond basic security. This will lead to higher average selling prices and further fuel market value growth. This report provides a detailed analysis of the Latin America surveillance camera market, offering valuable insights into market size, growth drivers, challenges, and future trends. The study covers the period from 2019 to 2033, with 2025 as the base year and a forecast period extending to 2033. This comprehensive research examines the market's dynamics, competitive landscape, and key technological advancements, providing crucial information for stakeholders across the surveillance technology sector. This report utilizes data from 2019-2024 as the historical period and includes a focus on key market segments and influential players, ensuring a holistic understanding of this rapidly evolving market. Recent developments include: April 2024: LenelS2, one of the global leaders in advanced physical security systems, has teamed up with Hanwha Vision, one of the leaders in video surveillance. This strategic alliance positions LenelS2 as a reseller of Hanwha Vision cameras across the Americas. This partnership is pivotal, granting end users access to the comprehensive range of Hanwha Vision's IP camera portfolio. They can obtain these cameras through LenelS2's authorized value-added resellers (VARs), in conjunction with LenelS2's own products and services.February 2024: About 20 security cameras were installed in Cozumel City, Mexico. The cameras are equipped with facial recognition analytical technology to allow the city authorities to react immediately to any eventuality.. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Government Efforts to Enhance Public Safety, High Crime Rates and Security Issues. Potential restraints include: Increasing Government Efforts to Enhance Public Safety, High Crime Rates and Security Issues. Notable trends are: IP-based Camera Gaining Popularity.

During the Brazilian Carnival season of 2020, more than 2.4 thousand were arrested throughout the state of São Paulo. Nearly one quarter of those arrests corresponded to people who had already been convicted but were fleeing from justice.

Fixed effect regression models for adjusted associations between homicide rates or hospitalizations from violence and BFP coverage and percentage of municipality inhabitants receiving BF in the Brazilian municipalities (as continuous variables), also stratified by municipalities of different population sizes, 2004–2012.

In 2023, São Paulo was the Brazilian state with the highest number of violent deaths of LGBT+ people. Out of the *** deaths reported that year, 27were registered in that state. Ceará ranked second, with ** deaths. Further, most cause of these deaths were homicides.

Fixed effect regression models for adjusted associations between homicide rates and BFP coverage in the Brazilian municipalities by gender, 2004–2012.

In 2024, there were a total of 2,532 shootings registered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. March was the month with the most shootings in each of the given years, except for 2024 - in that year, there were 254 occurrences, or about 10 percent of the year's total. The lowest number of shootings in the given period occurred in August 2023 when 153 cases were recorded. Police violence in Rio In 2022, the Supreme Court ordered the state government of Rio de Janeiro to come up with a plan to reduce police lethality, as the level of violence in police actions was deemed unacceptable, due to high numbers of casualties and human rights violations. The number of civilians killed as a result of police intervention more than quadrupled between 2013 and 2019, reaching a record number of 1,814 that year. Despite the decrease in comparison to 2019, every year from 2020 to 2022 saw more than 1,200 civilians being killed. Furthermore, it is deemed that there is structural racism in the actions of security forces. For instance, 80 percent of the deaths caused by police interventions in the state during 2023 were of people of color. Shootings and massacres in Rio Civil society and public institutions have made proposals to alleviate this situation. One of them is the ADPF 635 (Allegation of Violation of a Fundamental Precept), also known as ADPF Favelas Case, presented by the Brazilian Socialist Party, and whose preliminary approval took place in June 2020. The measure restricted unplanned police operations in the favelas during the pandemic. Despite its frequent violations, it showed evident results. Shootings fell from 7,368 in 2019 to less than 3,000 in 2024. Over one third of documented shootings in 2024 were due to police operations, while 288 were motivated by murder or attempted murder, the second most common reason. In March 2022, the government of Rio de Janeiro published a plan to reduce deaths during police operations. That year, the State of Rio de Janeiro recorded 92 fewer deaths than the previous year, and the number has fallen every year since.

In 2022, the state of Bahia reported the largest number of homicides in Brazil. That year, ***** homicides were recorded in this northeastern state. Bahia was followed by the state of Rio de Janeiro, with ***** murders reported. Despite that, the number of homicides in Brazil reached the lowest figure that year since at least 2006, totaling ******. Homicide targets Data shows that homicides affected men disproportionaly more than women in this South American country. Considering the over ****** homicides registered in Brazil in 2022, nearly ** percent had men as victims. Again, it is important to remember the deterioration of data quality, specially in the case of femicides: there was a woman victim of violent death with no clear cause for every woman victim of homicide in Brazil. In that regard, the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Rondônia had the highest femicide rates. At least ***** of every 100,000 women who lived in those territories were murdered on account of their gender in 2023. Not only women, but the number of black and brown people murdered in Brazil had been growing throughout the years up until 2017, revealing that minorities are increasingly becoming the targets of violence. In 2022, nearly ****** people of color were killed in Brazil, over ***** times the number of non-black or non-brown people. Police Violence Police brutality has been gaining attention from the media, especially after George Floyd violent death in 2020. In Brazil, police violence, particularly in poor areas, such as favelas, is an old and well-known problem that affects society as a whole. Figures have shown that the number of civilians killed by police officers in Brazil surpassed ***** in both 2021 and 2022. Coincidentally, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, the Brazilian states with the highest number of homicides, are also the ones with the highest number of people killed by the police. In Rio, the state with the second-highest figure, people of color were the main victims of deadly police interventions.

The number of black and Pardo Brazilian people murdered in Brazil had been increasing throughout the years up until 2017. In 2022, around 35,500 black and Pardo citizens were killed in the South American country, down from almost 37,000 recorded one year before.

In 2024, Recife was the selected metropolis with the largest number of homicides in Brazil. That year, there were ***** homicides registered in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza, ranking second in the list of selected cities. Salvador was the fourth city in Latin America and the Caribbean with the highest number of homicides.