Insecurity in Peru increases during 2023

More than 3 million citizens were victims of robberies during the year 2023 and insecurity is overflowing, creating fear in society.

The year 2023 left a grim balance of insecurity in Peruwith more than 3 million citizens being robbery victimsaccording to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). This significant increase in criminality places the country at security levels comparable to those of six years ago, evidencing a worrying setback in terms of citizen security.

The document details that 27.1% of citizens over 15 years of age in urban areas experienced some type of crimewhich represents a significant increase compared to the 18.2% recorded in 2021. This percentage places Peru in a situation comparable to that observed between 2016 and 2017.

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Among the most common crimes, the theft of cell phones, wallets and money was especially prevalent, affecting 15% of the urban adult population. In addition, regions such as Madre de Dios, Puno, Junín and Tacna reported the highest rates of robbery victimization, reflecting a worrying panorama at the regional level.

The report also highlights that only 16% of victims decided to report the crimes, which poses significant challenges for authorities in their fight against crime.

On the other hand, the study addresses the violence against women, indicating that 34.5% of women between 15 and 49 years old suffered some type of aggression by their partner or spouse during the past year. Although there was a slight decrease from the previous year, these levels are still alarming and require urgent attention.

This panorama of insecurity highlights the need for effective policies and preventive measures to guarantee the protection of citizens and improve living conditions in the country.

These alarming data highlight the urgency of coordinated actions between society and the authorities to address and reduce crime, thus promoting a safer and more protected environment for all. Peruvians.