Crime in El Salvador

Crime rates in El Salvador

Level of crime
65.77 High
Crime increasing in the past 5 years
52.24 Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen
49.68 Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed
62.25 High
Worries car stolen
56.66 Moderate
Worries things from car stolen
64.19 High
Worries attacked
51.79 Moderate
Worries being insulted
43.79 Moderate
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
21.62 Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs
52.23 Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
60.71 High
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
66.33 High
Problem corruption and bribery
72.79 High

Safety in El Salvador

Safety walking alone during daylight
55.13 Moderate
Safety walking alone during night
32.69 Low

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Last update: 8 June 2025

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