3Taguatinga
Taguatinga, Distrito Federal, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Distrito Federal · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 33 places in Distrito Federal (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 4,984 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-DF (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 16 | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Counted in cases; includes femicide. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 26 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Rape of a child or vulnerable person | 31 | 14.2 | 20.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 25 | 11.4 | 20.4 |
| Attempts only; includes attempted femicide. | |||
| Attempted robbery with murder | 1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Street robbery | 643 | 294.1 | 225.9 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Vehicle robbery | 63 | 28.8 | 19.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Robbery on public transport | 14 | 6.4 | 3.1 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Robbery of a shop or business | 18 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Counted in cases; includes lottery outlets and petrol stations. | |||
| Home robbery | 4 | 1.8 | 3.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft from a vehicle | 521 | 238.3 | 148.4 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug trafficking | 228 | 104.3 | 97.8 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
| Drug possession | 182 | 83.2 | 52.6 |
| Counted in cases, by the date of the offence. | |||
Source: SSP-DF, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 17 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 57 |
| Violence | 26 |
| Robbery | 742 |
| Theft and burglary | 521 |
| Drugs | 410 |
Questions about crime in Taguatinga
- Is Taguatinga safe?
- Taguatinga: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 33 places in Distrito Federal (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Taguatinga?
- Taguatinga: Weighted crime: 4,984 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Taguatinga?
- Recorded homicides in Taguatinga (12 months to September 2026): 17.
