6São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in São Paulo · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 7,445 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-SP (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 33 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Assault resulting in death | 2 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 45 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 182 | 26.1 | 26 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 49 | 7 | 8.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 2,542 | 364.7 | 393.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery (other) | 575 | 82.5 | 312.5 |
| Vehicle robbery | 57 | 8.2 | 43.2 |
| Cargo robbery | 7 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft (other) | 4,870 | 698.7 | 1,179.7 |
| Vehicle theft | 732 | 105 | 185 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 113 | 16.2 | 30.9 |
| Drug trafficking | 703 | 100.9 | 107.4 |
Source: SSP-SP, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 35 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 227 |
| Violence | 2,591 |
| Robbery | 639 |
| Theft and burglary | 5,602 |
| Drugs | 816 |
Questions about crime in São José dos Campos
- Is São José dos Campos safe?
- São José dos Campos: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São José dos Campos?
- São José dos Campos: Weighted crime: 7,445 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in São José dos Campos?
- Recorded homicides in São José dos Campos (12 months to August 2026): 35.
