São Paulo Robberies Fall to Lowest Level Since 2001 as 2025 Data Released

Overview

• Statewide robberies fell 16.7% to 161,313 in 2025, the lowest annual total since the series began in 2001, with December down 27.1% year over year.
• Overall thefts edged down 1% across the state to 549,973, while the city of São Paulo reported a 3.6% rise to 250,168.
• Vehicle thefts declined 7% to 87,334, and robberies of cars and motorcycles dropped about 21% to roughly 25,000, with December showing an almost 43% plunge.
• Cargo robberies fell 26.3% to about 3,470, marking the lowest level in 25 years and offering relief to the transport and logistics sector.
• Other indicators were mixed, with homicides down 3.1% and robberies resulting in death down 22.2% to the lowest since 2001, while femicides rose 6.7% to a record 270.