In the state, 64% of respondents say security worsened; 43% says he is always concerned about cell phone theft
A survey released this Saturday (12.abr.2025) showed that, in the state of São Paulo, the perception of increased crime in the last 12 months is higher than the national average. The same is true of fear of having a stolen phone or suffering assault on the street.
The survey was conducted from April 1st to 3rd. 1,500 people were interviewed in São Paulo and 3,054 in the other states. The margin of error is 2 percentage points (for more or less) for state results and 3 percentage points for national results.
In São Paulo cities, 64% of respondents said security worsened in 1 year. Another 26% say the situation has not changed, and 8% say they see a decrease in crime.
In the country as a whole, 58% said he noticed a breakthrough in crime, while 25% say nothing has changed and 15% say they see improvement.
The perception of crime advancement in São Paulo is similar to the rest of the Southeast region. Considering the margin of error, the percentage of respondents who responded that the problem did not change (24%) or decreased (11%) in the Southeast is in a technical draw with the results of São Paulo.
Regarding the risks of cell phone theft, residents of São Paulo also show more concern than the rest of the country. In the state, 43% of the population claims to be always concerned about having the phone stolen on the street. It is 6 percentage points above the national average of 37%.
Regarding aggression, 29% always say they worry about the risk of aggression. It is 2 pp more compared to the average, ie within the margin of error.
The same is perceived when respondents respond to fear of kidnapping or stray bullet. The proportion of respondents who say they are always concerned about these risks also fits the margin of error.
Regarding national data, the Northeast region has higher rates than the rest of the country. Of every 10 residents of the Northeast, 6 claim that they are afraid of seeing someone on a motorcycle approaching for fear of robbery. Represents 62%. The answer is the same for 59% of residents of the state of São Paulo and 55% of Brazilians.
