In 2025, the Alto Tietê region of Brazil experienced an alarming average of 33 mobile phones either stolen or robbed daily, translating to one device being taken approximately every 44 minutes. Over the year, there were a total of 12,032 such incidents reported across the ten municipalities within the area, which reflects a 9.4% decline compared to the 13,281 cases recorded in 2024. This decline of 1,249 incidents is noteworthy in the context of ongoing discussions about public safety and crime in urban areas.

Itaquaquecetuba remained the most affected city, with 3,571 reported cases in 2025, indicating a slight decrease of 0.27% from the previous year. Suzano followed with the second highest number of occurrences, recording 2,428 incidents, which is a significant improvement of 14.5% compared to 2024 levels where 2,843 cases were noted. Mogi das Cruzes held the third position with 2,338 cases, witnessing a decrease of 7.2% from the previous year, highlighting varying trends in criminal activity across these municipalities.

The data provided by the Secretaria de Segurança Pública (SSP) raises significant concerns about crime prevention strategies in the Alto Tietê region. While the overall reduction in mobile phone thefts suggests some positive movement towards better security measures or increased police presence, the consistently high numbers in key cities like Itaquaquecetuba indicate that more efforts are necessary to ensure citizen safety and reduce crime rates further. Such statistics not only impact local communities but also shape policy decisions and community safety initiatives in the broader context of crime management in Brazil.