Dominican republic homicide rate falls 16.6% from 2025
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The Joint Task Force reported that the Dominican Republic’s accumulated homicide rate reached 7.29 per 100,000 inhabitants as of October 9, 2026.
This figure represents a 16.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. Authorities calculated the rate declined from 7.36 at the end of September to 7.29 in the first nine days of October. Compared to 2022, officials recorded an overall reduction of 44.8% in homicides.
Out of the 35 areas assessed, 30 experienced single-digit homicide rates, while the remaining five reported rates in the double digits. During the period examined, police recorded 30 homicides, over 1,100 robberies, and 432 traffic accidents. The Task Force also noted yearly decreases in reported injuries and robberies, but did not specify the exact percentages for those categories.
