The Dominican Republic’s National Police, through its Joint Task Force, has released its 132nd weekly crime statistics report revealing a complex national security landscape as of January 23, 2026. While approximately 15 provinces recorded zero homicides throughout January, nine demarcations remain classified in the high-risk ‘red’ category due to exceeding 10 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants.
The comprehensive data visualization indicates that 25 provinces maintain a homicide rate of 7.68 (approximately eight) per 100,000 inhabitants. However, seven specific provinces—El Seibo, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, La Vega, Salcedo, San Juan, and Dajabón—show concerning double-digit rates approaching 10 homicides per 100,000 residents according to monthly and accumulated reports.
Two additional provinces, San Pedro de Macorís and María Trinidad Sánchez, appear in yellow on the official crime map, though the report’s accompanying statement did not clarify the specific significance of this color designation.
The most encouraging finding emerges from longitudinal analysis: January 2026 demonstrates a 0.74% reduction in homicides compared to the same period over the previous four years. The statistical trend reveals a consistent downward trajectory, with rates declining from 11.59 in 2023 to 11.48 in 2024, then significantly dropping to 8.42 in 2025 before reaching the current 7.68 per 100,000 inhabitants in early 2026.