Overall Trend in Homicides

The total number of homicides in Brazil showed a decreasing trend from 59,523 in 2017 to 40,464 in 2023, marking a significant reduction over the six-year period. This overall decline suggests effective measures or changes in societal conditions influencing crime rates.

Peak Homicide Year

The year 2017 stands out as having the highest number of homicides, with a total of 59,523, indicating a peak in violent crime that has not been surpassed in the subsequent years covered by the data.

Lowest Homicide Figures in Recent Years

In contrast, 2023 recorded the lowest number of homicides at 40,464 since the start of the provided data timeline, showcasing a noteworthy improvement in public safety or crime prevention efforts.

Sharp Decline Following the Peak Year

A sharp decline in homicides was observed immediately after the peak year, with a decrease from 59,523 homicides in 2017 to 52,014 in 2018. This rapid reduction suggests the implementation of effective anti-violence measures or significant policy changes.

Annual Fluctuations in Homicide Rates

Annual homicide numbers demonstrate fluctuations rather than a consistent year-over-year decrease, with some years experiencing increases, such as the rise from 42,044 in 2019 to 42,190 in 2022, indicating varying effectiveness of interventions or changes in societal factors.

Comparison with a Decade Ago

Comparing 2023 to 2013, there was a reduction in homicides from 54,163 to 40,464, showing progress in reducing violence over a decade, despite the ups and downs in annual figures.

Mid-decade Increase Before Recent Decline

Midway through the decade, an increase in homicides was noted, peaking in 2017, before the recent decline, pointing to complex underlying factors that influenced the mid-decade surge in violent crime.

Stability in Recent Years

The last four years have seen relatively stable homicide figures, with numbers ranging from 40,464 in 2023 to 44,592 in 2020, indicating a period of stabilization in violent crime rates following earlier fluctuations.