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Independência, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Rio Grande do Sul · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 497 places in Rio Grande do Sul (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 3,968 per 100,000 people (12 months to October 2025)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-RS (12 months to October 2025)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 1 | 15.6 | 10 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery other than of vehicles | 2 | 31.1 | 176.2 |
| Vehicle robbery | 0 | 0 | 17.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft other than of vehicles | 53 | 824.6 | 979.6 |
| Includes livestock theft. | |||
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 62.2 | 59 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 1 | 15.6 | 64.6 |
| Drug trafficking | 2 | 31.1 | 164.3 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 15 | 233.4 | 727.5 |
| Weapons and ammunition offences | 4 | 62.2 | 52.5 |
Source: SSP-RS, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to October 2025)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 57 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other | 19 |
Questions about crime in Independência
- Is Independência safe?
- Independência: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 497 places in Rio Grande do Sul (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Independência?
- Independência: Weighted crime: 3,968 per 100,000 people (12 months to October 2025).
- How many murders are there in Independência?
- Recorded homicides in Independência (12 months to October 2025): 1.
