The city of Baixio in Ceará has recorded no violent deaths for over a decade, contrasting sharply with the state’s leading position in violent crime rates nationwide.
Baixio, a municipality in Ceará, Brazil, maintains a remarkable record of no violent deaths for more than ten years, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by G1 with data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. This data shows that the last recorded violent crime in the city occurred on October 21, 2010, allowing residents to enjoy a peaceful environment where children play freely and neighbors socialize without fear. The city’s tranquility is a significant outlier amid a troubling trend in the region’s safety.
Contrasting with Baixio’s peaceful existence, Ceará state has made headlines for its alarming crime rates, being identified as the state with the highest number of murders per 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil for 2025. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security recently released data highlighting this grim statistic, painting a stark picture of the scale of violence affecting the state at large. This disparity raises questions about local governance and community safety measures that could be contributing to Baixio's unique safety record.
The situation in Baixio also opens the door for discussions on preventive measures that could be replicated in other parts of Ceará. While the rest of the state grapples with significantly higher rates of violent crime, understanding and analyzing the strategies that have kept Baixio safe could provide critical insights for policy-makers and law enforcement agencies aimed at improving security across the region. Overall, Baixio serves as an important case study in the broader context of safety and crime prevention in Brazil.
