5São Carlos
São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in São Paulo · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 7,981 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 | 15 | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| Counted in cases, not victims. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 23 | 9 | 7.8 |
| Rape of a vulnerable person | 56 | 22 | 26 |
| Victims under 14 or unable to resist, as Brazilian law defines it. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted homicide | 14 | 5.5 | 8.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Assault causing injury | 851 | 333.9 | 393.9 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery (other) | 169 | 66.3 | 312.5 |
| Vehicle robbery | 25 | 9.8 | 43.2 |
| Cargo robbery | 3 | 1.2 | 6.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft (other) | 2,855 | 1,120.2 | 1,179.7 |
| Vehicle theft | 343 | 134.6 | 185 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 29 | 11.4 | 30.9 |
| Drug trafficking | 240 | 94.2 | 107.4 |
Source: SSP-SP, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Homicide | 16 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 79 |
| Violence | 865 |
| Robbery | 197 |
| Theft and burglary | 3,198 |
| Drugs | 269 |
Questions about crime in São Carlos
- Is São Carlos safe?
- São Carlos: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 645 places in São Paulo (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São Carlos?
- São Carlos: Weighted crime: 7,981 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
- How many murders are there in São Carlos?
- Recorded homicides in São Carlos (12 months to August 2026): 16.
