Crime in the Dominican Republic

Crime in the Dominican Republic is investigated by the Dominican Republic National Police. In 2023 there were 1,237 recorded homicides (11.5 per 100,000), a drop of about 152 cases from the previous year. There were 34,293 robberies, averaging around 189 per day, and this was a 17% reduction compared to the same period in 2022. According to database Numbeo, the Crime Index (CI) in the Dominican Republic is 60.30, and the Safety Index (SI) is 39.70, indicating moderate to high crime concerns.

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