CARGO CRIME DATA - BRAZIL


São Paulo - Incidents 2019 and 2020


Region Capital


Greater São Paulo


Araçatuba Bauru


Campinas Piracicaba


Presidente Prudente


Ribeirão Preto


Santos


São José do Rio Preto


São José dos Campos


Sorocaba


2019 3,752 1,844 8


42


469 285


15


170 395 17


181 104


State Total 7,315


2020 Percentage Change


2,943 1,645 10


28


498 187


17


112 261 13


117 87


5,918


-22% -11% 25%


-33% 6%


-34% 13%


-34% -34% -24%


-35% -16%


-19% Source: Rio de Janeiro Department of Public Security


In 2020, only three regions in the state saw an increase in cargo theft: Araçatuba (25%), Presidente Prudente (13%), and Campinas (6%). The other regions showed a reduction.


SP-330 (Anhanguera) and BR-116 were among the highways with the highest numbers of incidents.


State of Rio de Janeiro


In Q4-2020, cargo theft fell 33% year-over- year in the state of Rio de Janeiro, with 1,196 cases recorded, according to the state’s Institute of Public Security. There were 1,140 cases registered in Q4-2020, down from 1,711 in Q4-2019. The state also saw a 33% annual decrease in theft in 2020, with 4,979 cases recorded throughout the year. Incidents declined in every region of the state, led by the Southern Rio area, which saw a 55% decline in 2020.


The highways with the highest numbers of incidents were BR-116 (Dutra), BR-040 (Washington Luis) and BR-101.


Brazil Cargo Theft, Rio de Janeiro


Brazil Cargo Theft by Month São Paulo 2018 vs. 2020


Brazil Cargo Theft by Month Rio de Janerio 2018 vs. 2020


■Hijacking


■ Attempted Hijacking ■ Facility Theft ■Pilferage


■Theft by Driver Source: Sensitech Inc.


91% 3% 2% 2% 2%


General Considerations


The most commonly stolen products in 2020 in Brazil were Miscellaneous, Food & Drinks, Tobacco, and Electronics. The most common type of event was theft (with a direct threat to the driver), which accounted for 91% of cases. Most thefts occurred on urban areas (58%) and in the morning (35%).


Final Considerations


The country has maintained a downward trend in cargo theft since 2018. However, there are extremely organized gangs capable of carrying out large operations, which continue to cause great losses to companies. There is also a persistently high number of small-scale opportunistic thefts that result in significant financial loss. Therefore, despite the downward trend, there is no reason for easing the prevention measures in place.


Brazil Cargo Theft by Region Rio de Janerio 2019 vs. 2020


■Urban Area ■ Highway ■ Unkown


■Gas Station


■Company Premises ■ Desitination ■ Others


Source: Sensitech Inc.


58% 19% 12% 5% 3% 2% 1%


Brazil Cargo Theft by Location 2020


13


Brazil Cargo Theft by Event Type 2020


Brazil Cargo Theft by Product Type 2020


■Miscellaneous ■ Food & Drinks ■ Tobacco


■Electronics ■Agricultural ■Alchol


■Pharmaceuticals ■Home & Garden ■Fuel


■Auto & Parts


■Building & Industrial ■Personal Care ■Metals


■Clothing & Shoes Source: Sensitech Inc.


42% 17% 12% 8% 6% 3% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%


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