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Paracatu, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Minas Gerais · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 853 places in Minas Gerais (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,070 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by SEJUSP-MG (12 months to July 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 24 | 25.5 | 10 |
| Counted in cases, not victims; femicides are a line of their own. | |||
| Femicide | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 9 | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 28 | 29.8 | 18.1 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 25 | 26.6 | 10 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Attempted femicide | 1 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 294 | 312.7 | 295.6 |
| Kidnapping and false imprisonment | 3 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Kidnapping for ransom | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 51 | 54.2 | 52.3 |
| Extortion | 2 | 2.1 | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft | 867 | 922.1 | 913.2 |
Source: SEJUSP-MG, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to July 2026)
| Homicide | 24 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 37 |
| Violence | 323 |
| Robbery | 53 |
| Theft and burglary | 867 |
Questions about crime in Paracatu
- Is Paracatu safe?
- Paracatu: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 853 places in Minas Gerais (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Paracatu?
- Paracatu: Weighted crime: 9,070 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026).
- How many murders are there in Paracatu?
- Recorded homicides in Paracatu (12 months to July 2026): 24.
