# Public security trends in Rio de Janeiro municipalities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-security-trends-in-rio-de-janeiro-municipalities > Updated: 2026-10-22T19:59:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Rio de Janeiro municipalities implement security upgrades and report crime trends Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro are advancing security through new infrastructure in Niterói and Itaguaí, while Volta Redonda reports falling crime rates and Magé faces calls for more police. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-municipalities-implement-security-upgrades-and-report-crime-trends ### 2026-10-02: Niterói reports lowest street robbery rates since 2003 Niterói reported 557 street robberies from January to September 2026, the lowest number for this period since 2003, marking a 38.72% decrease from 2025. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niteri-reports-lowest-street-robbery-rates-since-2003 --- Cite as: Public security trends in Rio de Janeiro municipalities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-security-trends-in-rio-de-janeiro-municipalities