Santa Catarina Leads Brazil in Public Safety Advancements Amid Sharp Crime Reductions in 2025
Santa Catarina achieves major crime reductions through investments in personnel, technology, and new public safety programs, maintaining its status as Brazil's safest state in 2025.
- • Santa Catarina is the safest state in Brazil for 2025 with a 15.4% drop in homicides.
- • Violent deaths decreased by 9% and robberies by 17.3%.
- • A 21.5% salary increase was given to over 35,000 security personnel.
- • New safety initiatives include facial recognition technology and a sex offender registry.
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Santa Catarina has solidified its position as the safest state in Brazil in 2025, achieving significant reductions in violent crimes and launching innovative public safety initiatives. According to multiple national surveys, the state reported a 9% decrease in violent deaths and a 15.4% reduction in homicides compared to the previous year. Additionally, property crimes have seen marked declines, including a 17.3% drop in robberies.
Governor Jorginho Mello attributed these gains to strong public safety investments, including a historic 21.5% salary increase for more than 35,000 security professionals. The state has heavily invested in technology, implementing a facial recognition system with a R$40 million budget to boost law enforcement efficiency.
Further initiatives include a comprehensive plan to combat violence against women and the establishment of a sex offender registry to improve investigative processes. In October, new regulations targeted public drug use with stricter penalties. Santa Catarina has also enhanced regional security through interstate cooperation agreements and integrated emergency services to counter cross-border crime.
These multifaceted efforts underscore Santa Catarina's commitment to elevating community safety and maintaining its top national public security performance in 2025.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
