According to data from the Institute of Public Security (ISP), only in January 2025, there were 2,088 records of theft in the state, representing a 39% increase over the same month of the previous year
The state of He is facing a worrying amount of theft and theft cell phones, with a device being taken every eight minutes, according to data from the Public Security Institute (ISP). Only in January 2025, 5,708 cases were recorded, representing a 15% increase over the same period of the previous year. This growth reflects an alarming trend that extends to other major Brazilian cities, such as where public security is also on alert.
ISP data reveal that in January 2025, 2,088 thefts and 3,620 cellular thefts in the state of Rio de Janeiro took place, establishing a new record. Throughout 2024, almost 58,000 devices were stolen or stolen in the region. Local police have warned the population about the importance of registering the identification number of the device, known as IMEI, and making police reports. These measures are crucial to help recover devices and mapping the areas most affected by these crimes.
Recently, the Rio de Janeiro police began to return about 200 stolen or stolen cell phones during the holiday season, when the city receives a large number of tourists. However, the absence of IMEI’s record in some devices has made it difficult to identify owners, requiring authorities to contact operators of telephone to locate the owners. This process is time consuming and often ineffective, highlighting the importance of users to record their devices properly.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
