Goiás is experiencing the seventh consecutive year of declining crime rates. Between 2018 and 2025, the state recorded a decline of more than 90% in theft crimes and 60% in homicides, which strengthened the public security policy based on planning, integration, and the effective presence of the state.
The result is the result of permanent measures that have changed the security scenario and increased the feeling of calm in the 246 municipalities of Goiás.
Data released by the Secretariat of Public Security of Goiás (SSP-GO) shows that the state has achieved a significant reduction in all types of crime.
In a comparison between the first half of 2018 and the same period in 2025, premeditated murders fell by 62% – from 1,083 to 414 records – and robberies fell by 95%, from 59 to eight incidents.
Thefts from passers-by and businesses decreased by 92%, while thefts from goods and financial institutions practically disappeared, with a decrease of 98% and 100%, respectively.
Developments also extend to property crimes and indicators of social violence. There was a 70% reduction in vehicle theft, a 52% reduction in home theft, and a 42% reduction in rural property.
Cases of bodily injury followed by death and femicide decreased by 33% and 23%, respectively.
The number of adolescents in social and educational measures decreased from 1,078 to 178 in six years, as a result of integrated measures between security, educational and social policies.
In 2024, Goiás achieved a homicide rate of 91% – the highest in the country and one of the highest in the world.
The fight against crime represents more than just progress in public security: it is what ensures institutional stability and the full functioning of the democratic rule of law.
Since 2019, Goiás has recorded no new cases of kidnapping, “new kangasso” or land invasions. Full control of the prison system and the strengthening of security forces have contributed to the continued decline in crimes and the strengthening of the nationally recognized model.
The results have been proven by independent bodies, such as the Brazilian Public Security Forum (FBSP), which recognizes Goiás as a national reference in reducing homicides and property crimes.
The decline, which has lasted for seven consecutive years, reflects the population’s confidence in institutions and reinforces the state’s commitment to public policies that guarantee the security and reassurance of the population.
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