Robberies saw a 15% increase year-on-year between 2022 and 2023, and CABA has been ranked as one of the safest cities in Latin America.
11/27/2025 – 10:00 am
:quality(75):max_bytes(102400)/https://assets.iprofesional.com/assets/jpg/2023/10/561561.jpg)
the Robberies And thefts reported in City of Buenos Aires saw a 15% year-on-year increase between 2022 and 2023, which exceeds the national average and raises concerns about Insecurityaccording to data from the Crime Map, prepared by the Ministry of Security of Buenos Aires, a database where police-reported incidents are recorded with geolocation.
And while last year There were 64,983 burglaries, 62,567 thefts and 91 homicides reported In this area, Number of homicides fell below the national average: increased by 2%a ratio that places CABA among the safest cities in Latin America.
From this standpoint, if we take into account the crimes of robbery, robbery, and murder that occurred in 2023, the federal capital witnessed 127,641 cases, that is, an average of 350 incidents of security chaos daily, while the average number of murders is one case every 4 days.
yes indeed, Where the concentration of homicides remains a problem is in the south of the city: with 42 homicides, Communes 1 and 4 (Retiro, San Nicolas, Constitución, La Boca and Paracas) turned out to be the most violent last year.
In this way, three clearly defined areas clustering homicides can be identified, which coincide with villages 31, 1-11-14, 21-24 and 20, where the most vulnerable populations reside and drug trafficking groups are active.
It is the most dangerous building in the city of Buenos Aires, according to a study
The distribution of crime in the autonomous city is quite diverse. The insecurity ranking is topped by the corner of Boyridon and Corrientes in the Balvanera neighbourhoodWhere they registered last year 426 burglaries and thefts In that area. There is no doubt that the large influx of people in that area creates a favorable environment for the activity of bonguistas and kidnappers.
From highest to lowest, other points in the city with the highest number of theft reports in 2023 are:
- Obelisk: 380 robberies and thefts
- Constitution Station: 352 burglaries and thefts
- Retiro Station: 306 burglaries and thefts
- Plaza de Mayo: 219 burglaries and robberies
These public places are characterized by a high crime rate, despite the influx of large numbers of people to them. In these parts, criminals take advantage of neglect and crowds to steal wallets, backpacks and mobile phones. This situation creates an environment of Insecurity Which affects the reassurance of those who pass through such points. It is essential that both the authorities and society work together to improve the situation protection Encouraging prevention, thus ensuring a safer environment for everyone Kappa.