Atacama — Regional Crime Incidence Overview
6,524
Average rate per 100,000 inhab. (2025)
#6 of 16
National position (among 16 regions)
(1 = highest reported)
5,808
National average
Annual evolution (2005–2025)
(date of our last download from CEAD) 2026 is a partial year: its figures include only what CEAD had published by June 16, 2026. It is not used for the headline rate or rankings, and appears as a faded point in the trend charts. The latest complete year is 2025.
Communes in Atacama — by reported incidence rate (2025)
| Commune | Rate per 100k This figure counts police-reported incidents for every 100,000 people living in the area, allowing fair comparison between places of very different population sizes. Source: CEAD official police statistics. | National rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera | 8,790 | #16 | Declining |
| Diego de Almagro | 7,171 | #42 | Declining |
| Chañaral | 6,183 | #81 | Declining |
| Huasco | 6,043 | #96 | Declining |
| Vallenar | 5,986 | #105 | Declining |
| Tierra Amarilla | 5,865 | #109 | Declining |
| Copiapó | 5,634 | #124 | Declining |
| Freirina* | 5,607 | — | Declining |
| Alto del Carmen* | 4,373 | — | Stable |
* This commune has a small resident population. Rates per 100,000 inhabitants can show high statistical volatility even with small changes in absolute counts. Interpret trends with caution and compare with regional context rather than national rankings.