São Paulo registers a 9.2% reduction in rape and 26% in homicide in January
The city of São Paulo recorded a significant drop in rape and homicide cases in January, according to recent data from the Secretary of Public Security (SSP).
Daniel Noboa reiterates reduction of violent deaths in Guayaquil by more than 30% after the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez
President Daniel Noboa announced a significant decline in violent deaths in Guayaquil following the arrest of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, attributing a more than 30% improvement in security to this event.
Indigenous man who cleaned up after murder bragged Gladue ‘discount’ would half his sentence
An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.
Homicides have decreased and there has been a significant reduction in all types of robberies in the city
Homicides and robberies have seen a notable decline in Buenos Aires during 2025 according to preliminary crime data.
PT Leader in the Chamber Admits Unable to Halt Reduction of Legal Age and Calls for Delay: 'Populism to Vote in an Election Year'
The leader of the PT in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies acknowledged that the party lacks the majority to prevent a legal age reduction and urged for a postponement of the vote during an election year.
Carnival 2026: São Paulo city records a 16% decrease in cell phone thefts, says SSP
São Paulo experienced a 16% decrease in cell phone thefts during the 2026 Carnival compared to the previous year, with a total of 2,088 incidents recorded.
Police: 9% fewer criminal offenses registered last year, mostly thefts recorded
Lithuanian police report a 9% decrease in registered criminal offenses in the past year, primarily due to a reduction in thefts and domestic violence incidents.
Chief Judge at Seoul Central District Court Drunk Driving in Broad Daylight... 3-Month Salary Reduction
A chief judge at the Seoul Central District Court received a three-month salary reduction for drunk driving with a blood alcohol concentration at the level warranting license suspension.
Cuajimalpa Leads the Reduction of High-Impact Crimes in CDMX with a 42.1% Drop
Cuajimalpa has recorded the highest reduction in high-impact crimes in Mexico City for January 2026, showing a decrease of 42.1% compared to the previous year.
Carnival 2026: Piauí reduces crimes, zeros out feminicides and deaths in traffic
The state of Piauí in Brazil reported zero cases of feminicide and significant crime reductions during the 2026 Carnival compared to the previous year.
Trump's 'no-nonsense' DC crackdown tops 10k arrests as DOJ declares era of 'unchecked violence is over'
President Trump's initiative has led to over 10,000 arrests and the recovery of more than 1,000 illegal firearms in Washington, D.C., according to reports from Fox News.
Carnival 2026: BH records no occurrences of rape and feminicide and has a 70% decrease in cellphone theft during the festivities, says government
The government of Minas Gerais reported a significant decline in crime rates during the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte, including no cases of feminicide or rape.
Carnival 2026 in Ceará is the least violent in the last 17 years; see data
Ceará reported the least violent Carnival since 2009, with significant decreases in various crimes compared to the previous year.
Violence in Argentina: Milei wants tougher penalties against criminal children
Argentinian President Milei is pushing for a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years to tackle juvenile crime.
Maru Campos leads the State Peace Building Table
Governor Maru Campos chaired the State Peace Building Table session, highlighting that Chihuahua recorded its lowest number of high-impact crimes in nine years.
CM Yogi made this big claim regarding crime in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government claims a significant reduction in crimes like robbery, murder, and kidnapping compared to 2016.
Clara Brugada boasts decrease in high-impact crimes in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Clara Brugada, the Head of Government of Mexico City, reported a 19% decrease in high-impact crimes as the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
Unlike the Catholic Church, evangelicals support the reduction of accountability, albeit with reservations
In Argentina, the evangelical community advocates for a reduction in the age of criminal accountability, emphasizing the need for exceptional protective measures and supportive public policies.
Ministry: Sufficient public lighting contributes to reducing crime
The Ministry reports that adequate public lighting can help decrease crime rates.
A 42% decrease in homicides is an achievement for all of Mexico: Sheinbaum
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the 42% decrease in the average daily homicides from September 2024 to January 2026 is a collective achievement of the entire nation.
Evelyn Parra and Pablo Vázquez agree on joint operations in Venustiano Carranza
The mayor of Venustiano Carranza and the Secretary of Citizen Security of Mexico City agreed to implement joint operations to enhance security collaboration.
SESNSP reports a 38% reduction in extortion crime
The national strategy against extortion in Mexico has led to a reported 38% reduction in extortion crimes since its implementation.
Intentional homicides decreased by 42% compared to September 2024, reports Marcela Figueroa
The Mexican government reported a 42% reduction in intentional homicides from September 2024 to January 2026, with January 2026 being the lowest month for such crimes in 10 years.
The Minister of Security of Córdoba revealed how the new electric gloves will be used to reduce crime
Córdoba's security minister presented new electric gloves aimed at aiding the police in crime reduction.
Does the reduction of the age of criminal responsibility inhibit crime? YES
The article argues that reducing the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 is not a moral dilemma but an empirical question that should be informed by modern criminological science and comparative international experience.
Does the reduction of the penal majority inhibit crime? NO
The recent death of a dog named 'Orelha' in Santa Catarina, allegedly from mistreatment by adolescents, has reignited the national debate on lowering the age of criminal responsibility, highlighting social biases in the treatment of suspects.
Intentional homicides drop by 30% due to the Michoacán Plan; 1,200 arrested: Harfuch
Omar García Harfuch reported a 30% reduction in intentional homicides in Michoacán as part of the national security strategy and the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, which has resulted in 1,200 arrests.
Reduction of posts and decline in likes: the three months of the 'tiktoker mayor' away from the Sorocaba City Hall
Rodrigo Manga, the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, has been away from his position for three months amid a federal investigation into alleged corruption.
Ceará has the largest reduction in violent deaths in January since 2009
In January 2026, Ceará experienced a 29% decrease in violent deaths, the largest reduction since records began in 2009.
The Government rushes the reduction of the age of accountability and wants to have the initial approval in extraordinary sessions
The Government is pushing for reforms in the juvenile penal system, aiming to lower the age of accountability to 13 years and seeking initial approval from the House during extraordinary sessions.
Fewer shootings and explosions in Stockholm County in January
Stockholm County reported a reduction in confirmed shootings from 14 to 3 and explosions from 20 to 4 in January compared to the previous year, with police crediting improved preventive measures.
Search for missing siblings in Maranhão focuses on police investigation and reduction of searches in the forest
The investigation into the disappearance of siblings Ágatha Isabelly, 6, and Allan Michael, 4, from the quilombola community of São Sebastião dos Pretos in Bacabal (MA) is nearing one month without any signs or information about their whereabouts, with the focus now on the police investigation.
In January, Piauí records a reduction in homicides and femicides
In January 2026, Piauí reported a decrease in intentional violent crimes, particularly in coastal areas and the capital Teresina, compared to January 2025.
Toffoli makes a mere attempt at damage reduction
Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli addressed concerns over conflicts of interest in the Banco Master case, indicating he may send the case back to the lower court after investigations conclude.
Robinho is in prison for rape. His sentence was reduced by 160 days.
The São Paulo court approved a 160-day reduction of Robinho's sentence for rape, allowing the ex-footballer to reduce his nine-year prison term due to his work and studies in a rehabilitation center.
A girl becomes pregnant in the migrant center: sentence reduction and uproar
A Bengali man has been sentenced to five years after sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in a migrant center in Italy, with legal interpretations changing the nature of his charges.
Caused a traffic accident, three youths died. The court reduced his sentence due to "the passage of time"
A driver responsible for a fatal traffic accident in Pag in 2010 that killed three people has had his prison sentence reduced to three and a half years by the Supreme Court.
Amazon: Reduction of 375 million euros in fine by the Italian competition authority
The Italian Competition Authority has reduced the previously imposed fine on Amazon from 1.128 billion euros to 752.4 million euros, following a decision from a regional administrative court.
Had an altercation with Mrs. Ragnheiður
Police officer Guðmundur Fylkisson discusses past conflicts with harm reduction services at the Red Cross and their impact on local youth seeking help.
Disappearances, the great challenge in Claudia Sheinbaum's security strategy
Analysts remain divided on how to measure the number of disappearances in Mexico while the government updates its records amidst a claimed significant reduction in crime rates.
Aldama admits to several crimes in the mask scheme in search of a sentence reduction
Commissioner Víctor de Aldama has admitted to several crimes related to a corruption scheme involving the sale of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, implicating former minister Ábalos and Koldo García.
Aldama admits to the crimes of the mask case and requests a sentence reduction for his 'proactive collaboration'
Confessed businessman Víctor de Aldama admits to crimes in the mask case and seeks a reduced sentence due to his cooperation with prosecutors.
The businessman Marjaliza complains that his sentence in Púnica is higher than the one agreed with the Prosecutor's Office
Businessman David Marjaliza, a key figure in the Púnica corruption case, is appealing to the National Court for a reduction of his sentence, which exceeds eight years, arguing that it is harsher than his agreement with prosecutors despite his cooperation over the past decade.
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Experts warn that a significant reduction in vaccine recommendations by the Trump administration has caused the US to fall behind other high-income countries in childhood vaccination rates.
Increasing repatriations, halved irregular entries, and decreased crimes: the numbers from the Ministry of the Interior
The Italian Minister of the Interior reported a positive evaluation of security and immigration for 2025, highlighting a 3.5% decrease in crime rates and a reduction in irregular entries.
Major update on knife crime stats as county lines networks targeted
Policing Minister Sarah Jones announced a significant reduction in knife robberies and the shutdown of over 3,000 county lines networks, signaling progress in combating violent crime.
Traffic victims lash out at politicians for blocking the reduction of the alcohol limit
Traffic victims are criticizing politicians for their inaction on lowering the alcohol limit, emphasizing the lack of political decency as over 73,500 people have died on the roads since 2000, largely due to alcohol-related accidents.