The Dominican Republic's accumulated homicide rate reached 7.37 per 100,000 inhabitants as of August 14, 2026, according to the country's National Police, continuing a multi-year decline in one of the principal indicators used to measure public security.

According to the Dominican National Police's August 2026 crime statistics, the latest weekly crime report recorded an accumulated homicide rate of 7.37 per 100,000 inhabitants, with data through August 14. The report also states that 27 territories had single-digit homicide rates, representing 79.4 per cent of the territories covered by the statistics.

The latest figures provide additional context for assessing the evolution of public security during the administration of President Luis Abinader, which has emphasized coordination among the National Police, Armed Forces, Public Prosecutor's Office and other government institutions.

According to the Dominican National Police, the accumulated homicide rate for comparable August periods declined from 12.19 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023 to 10.14 in 2024, 8.28 in 2025 and 7.37 in 2026.

Multi-year trend in public-security indicators

The latest figures follow a broader downward movement recorded over several consecutive years.

At the end of July 2026, the accumulated homicide rate stood at 7.18 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the country's weekly crime statistics. The subsequent August figure reflects the continuing monitoring of homicide levels through the year.

For policymakers and public-security institutions, the significance of the figures extends beyond individual weekly or monthly changes. Longer-term comparisons can provide a clearer indication of whether changes in crime indicators represent a sustained trend.

The Dominican Republic has increasingly used recurring statistical assessments to monitor crime levels and identify areas requiring additional attention or resources.

Inter-agency coordination

Public-security operations in the Dominican Republic involve multiple government institutions working through the country's Joint Task Force. The framework brings together the National Police, Armed Forces, Public Prosecutor's Office and other state bodies involved in security and law enforcement.

The approach includes patrol operations, intelligence activities, crime prevention measures and periodic analysis of crime statistics.

President Abinader has also participated in regular reviews of the country's Citizen Security Plan. During a security review in June 2026, authorities examined an accumulated homicide rate of 6.98 per 100,000 inhabitants at that point in the year.

The June assessment also reported year-over-year declines in several high-impact crime indicators, including a 20 per cent reduction in homicides, a 27 per cent reduction in robberies and an 18.7 per cent reduction in injuries compared with the corresponding period of 2025.

Focus on data validation

The measurement of crime trends has also become an important component of the country's public-security framework.

In 2026, Dominican authorities completed an inter-institutional validation process for the country's final homicide statistics for 2025. The Citizen Security Data Analysis Centre (CADSECI) reported a final rate of 8.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, based on 951 cases recorded nationwide.

The validation process was designed to consolidate and reconcile homicide records among participating institutions before the final national figure was established.

For public-policy analysis, standardized and validated statistics provide a basis for comparing crime levels across different periods and evaluating the impact of security measures.

Security and the broader economic environment

Public security is also relevant to the Dominican Republic's wider economic environment. Tourism, foreign investment and international commerce are important components of the national economy, making institutional capacity and stability factors of interest to businesses, residents and visitors.

Crime statistics alone do not provide a complete assessment of a country's economic or social conditions. However, sustained changes in homicide rates can provide one measurable indicator of how the public-security environment is developing.

The latest National Police figures show that the accumulated homicide rate in the Dominican Republic remains below comparable levels recorded in previous years.

Continued monitoring through 2026

As of August 14, 2026, the accumulated homicide rate stood at 7.37 per 100,000 inhabitants, while nearly eight in ten territories included in the reported statistics recorded single-digit rates.

The figures come amid continued efforts by Dominican authorities to coordinate law-enforcement agencies, monitor crime indicators and strengthen the processes used to validate national security data.

For the administration of President Luis Abinader, the multi-year decline provides a measurable reference point for assessing the evolution of public security during his presidency.

The longer-term trend will continue to depend on crime levels through the remainder of 2026 and on the country's ability to maintain effective prevention, enforcement, institutional coordination and reliable statistical reporting.

About the Dominican Republic's Public-Security Data

Crime statistics referenced in this release are based on figures published by Dominican public-security institutions, including the National Police and the Citizen Security Data Analysis Centre. The reported indicators are intended to provide statistical context for monitoring homicide and other public-security trends in the Dominican Republic.

Media Contact:

Communications Department

Dominican Republic Public Security

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Source: Dominican National Police and Dominican public-security institutions