The number of victims of intentional homicide in Venezuela, peaked in 2014, when 19,030 victims were recorded in this South American country. The number of people murdered in Venezuela had fallen considerably by 2022, when it stood at nearly 3,500.

In 2024, there were nearly 26.20homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in the country, down from a homicide rate of 26.8 a year earlier. Since 2017, when it peaked, the homicide rate in Venezuela has been decreasing year after year.

Falling homicide rate but still higher than the Latin American average The country held the fifth position for the highest homicide rate in Latin America, recording 26.2 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, even after experiencing a steady decrease in the rate over the years. In line with this alarming rate, the Venezuelan city of Cumana was ranked as the 11th most dangerous city in the world in 2023, reporting a rate of 62.42. Among these homicide cases, the majority, approximately 5,800, are still under investigation, while the remainder falls into categories of closed cases, those resisting authority, or have been categorized as disappearances, painting a grim picture of the challenges faced in addressing violent crime.

Corruption in Venezuela In the corruption index, which ranges from 0 representing the worst case to 100 signifying no corruption, Venezuela has earned the unfortunate distinction of being the most corrupt country in Latin America, with a meager score of 10 in 2024. Moreover, the estimated corruption control score has been steadily declining, reaching -1.69 in 2024, where lower numbers indicate a higher degree of corruption, painting a worrisome picture. To compound matters, the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing has persistently remained at a high level, recording a score of 7.59 during 2024.

Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 6.277 Ratio in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.451 Ratio for 2011. Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 5.221 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2012, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.671 Ratio in 2002 and a record low of 3.891 Ratio in 2001. Venezuela VE: 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 Venezuela – Table VE.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.; ;

In 2023, a total of ***** violent deaths were registered in Venezuela. This figure includes *** cases whose victims were categorized as being killed for resisting authority or by police intervention.

Historical dataset showing Venezuela murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 56.333 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.910 Ratio for 2014. Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 40.847 Ratio from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.910 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 18.400 Ratio in 1997. Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Venezuela – Table VE.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. 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.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; Weighted average;

This dataset is about homicides registered in Venezuela in 2017. The data was extracted from police administrative records and worked by OVV at the county level. The last three columns contains : (1) total murders, (2) homicides with intention, and (3) murders committed by police forces. Homicide with intention is a category defined by the Venezuelan Penal Code (Código Penal Venezolano: CPV). Murders committed by police forces, supposedly occurred in arrest operations and encounters with delinquents. The data covers the whole year.

In 2020, the capital city Caracas ranked third in the ranking of most violent Venezuelan metropolises, with a murder rate of nearly ** per 100,000 inhabitants. The list was headed by Cumaná with a homicide rate of *****.

Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 101.510 Ratio in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.431 Ratio for 2011. Venezuela VE: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 84.821 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2012, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.510 Ratio in 2012 and a record low of 59.724 Ratio in 2001. Venezuela VE: 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 Venezuela – Table VE.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.; ;

Miranda and Distrito Capital were the selected states with the largest number of homicides in Venezuela in 2023. That year, there were *** homicides registered in Carabobo.

Turks and Caicos Islands saw a murder rate of ***** per 100,000 inhabitants, making it the most dangerous country for this kind of crime worldwide as of 2024. Interestingly, El Salvador, which long had the highest global homicide rates, has dropped out of the top 29 after a high number of gang members have been incarcerated. Meanwhile, Colima in Mexico was the most dangerous city for murders. Violent conflicts worldwide Notably, these figures do not include deaths that resulted from war or a violent conflict. While there is a persistent number of conflicts worldwide, resulting casualties are not considered murders. Partially due to this reason, homicide rates in Latin America are higher than those in Afghanistan or Syria. A different definition of murder in these circumstances could change the rate significantly in some countries. Causes of death Also, noteworthy is that murders are usually not random events. In the United States, the circumstances of murders are most commonly arguments, followed by narcotics incidents and robberies. Additionally, murders are not a leading cause of death. Heart diseases, strokes and cancer pose a greater threat to life than violent crime.

Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in Venezuela was reported at 19.31 in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Venezuela - Intentional homicides (per 100;000 people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

From March to July 2024, a total of ** offenses of political violence and *** unique victims were reported in Venezuela ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. July was the month with the highest number of reported cases and victims.

This dataset provides many demographic and social figures on topics such as health, education and family life for 2006. The data was accessed form the website for the National Institute of Statistics for Venezuela. The data are available yearly for the Federal Entities (states) of Venezuela. Values of -1 represent no available data.

In 2023, ** percent of the surveyed declared that they feel the police protect them from crime in Venezuela. Another ** percent declared that they do not feel that.

In 2025, Pietermaritzburg in South Africa ranked as the world's most dangerous city with a crime rate of 82 per 100,000 inhabitants. Five of the 10 cities with the highest crime rates worldwide are found in South Africa. The list does not include countries where war and conflict exist. South Africa dominates crime statistics When looking at crime rates, among the 10 most dangerous cities in the world, half of them are found in South Africa. 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. Crime in Latin America On the other hand, when looking at murder rates, Latin America dominates 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.

In 2024, the highest homicide rate among 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries surveyed was in Haiti, with around 62 murders committed per 100,000 inhabitants. Trinidad and Tobago came in second, with a homicide rate of 46, while Honduras ranked seventh, with 25. In the same year, the lowest rate was recorded in El Salvador, with a homicide rate of 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. A violence-ridden region Violence and crime are some of the most pressing problems affecting Latin American society nowadays. More than 40 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world are located in this region, as well as one of the twenty countries with the least peace in the world according to the Global Peace Index. Despite governments’ large spending on security and high imprisonment rates, drug and weapon trafficking, organized crime, and gangs have turned violence into an epidemic that affects the whole region and a solution to this issue appears to be hardly attainable. The cost of violence in Mexico Mexico stands out as an example of the great cost that violence inflicts upon a country, since beyond claiming human lives, it also affects everyday life and has a negative impact on the economy. Mexicans have a high perceived level of insecurity, as they do not only fear becoming victims of homicide, but also of other common crimes, such as assault or rape. Such fear prevents people from performing everyday activities, for instance, going out at night, taking a taxi or going to the movies or the theater. Furthermore, the economic toll of violence in Mexico is more than considerable. For example, the cost of homicide and violent crime amounted to 2099.8 and 1778.1 billion Mexican pesos in 2023, respectively.

This dataset provides many demographic and social figures on topics such as health, education and family life for 2000. The data was accessed form the website for the National Institute of Statistics for Venezuela. The data are available yearly for the Federal Entities (states) of Venezuela. -1 is used for no value available.

Venezuela: Homicídios por cada 100.000 pessoas: Para este indicador, fornecemos dados para Venezuela de 1990 a 2016. O valor médio por Venezuela durante este período foi 35.5 homicides per 100,000 people com o mínimo de 12.3 homicides per 100,000 people em 1991 e o máximo de 61.9 homicides per 100,000 people em 2014. Os dados mais recentes de 2016 são 56.3 homicides per 100,000 people. Para efeito de comparação, a média mundial em 2016 com base em 118 países é 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people.

In 2023, only ** percent of the surveyed people in Venezuela declared that did not change their behavior due to fear of being victims of violence or crime. Another ** percent stated that they limited their time outside and their visits to places they used to enjoy due to the same fear.