Public security trends in Rio de Janeiro municipalities

Municipalities in the state of Rio de Janeiro are reporting varying crime trends and implementing new security measures. In Niterói, street robberies between January and September 2026 reached their lowest levels since 2003, with a 38.72% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. This reduction included significant declines in pedestrian robberies, cell phone thefts, and robberies on public transport. To further strengthen policing, Niterói has initiated a bidding process for a new Municipal Guard unit.

Other regions show mixed results and different strategic focuses. Volta Redonda reported a decline in crime rates, including a 50% drop in public transport thefts and a 22.8% decrease in intentional homicides. In Itaguaí, authorities are preparing an Integrated Public Security Center featuring approximately 1,500 AI-capable cameras and a 140% increase in police personnel. However, in Magé, officials have called for urgent reinforcements to address shortages in police personnel and combat organized crime and drug trafficking.