Crime in Maceió: live map and statistics
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In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 465 incidents in Maceió: mostly shooting, drugs and homicide. Each point on the map is an incident reported by local media, located to the neighborhood or street; the map updates every few minutes.
Summary: crime in Maceió, last 30 days
Between 8 Oct and 7 Nov 2026 local media reported 287 street crimes in Maceió (robberies, thefts, shootings, assaults and others; not counting arrests, drug seizures or domestic violence). The neighborhoods with the most incidents were Benedito Bentes (29), Cidade Universitária (18) and Santa Amélia (14). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Maceió: 35.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026).
Neighborhoods with the most street crime in Maceió
Incident types in Maceió (30 days)
| Type | Incidents |
|---|
| shooting | 86 |
| drugs | 53 |
| arrest / police operation | 52 |
| homicide | 47 |
| vehicle theft | 35 |
| assault | 26 |
| theft | 21 |
| robbery | 17 |
| knife attack | 16 |
| sexual violence | 11 |
| shoot-out with police | 10 |
| break-in / vandalism | 8 |
| scams | 5 |
| kidnapping | 4 |
| phone snatching | 1 |
These numbers count incidents reported in the news, not police records, and are not per-capita rates: bigger, central and better-covered neighborhoods show up more.
Latest incidents
- · shooting · Santa Lúcia, Maceió
Woman shot dead in Maceió being investigated by PC (Cadaminuto) - · vehicle theft · Jacarecica, Maceió
DMTT and Municipal Guard recover motorcycle chassis linked to theft complaint in Maceió (Já é Notícia) - · shooting · Tabuleiros dos Martins, Maceió
Woman Lured and Shot Dead in Vacant Lot (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · shooting · Bebedouro, Maceió
Hooded gunmen chase and execute two men inside a home (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · shooting · Barro Duro, Maceió
Man Found Dead with Gunshot Wounds in Barro Duro Neighbourhood (7Segundos) - · domestic violence · Barro Duro, Maceió
Woman beaten with fists, kicks and cellphone blows by husband (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · shooting · Barro Duro, Maceió
Man shot dead near condominium complex (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · shooting · Rio Largo
25-year-old man shot dead after home invasion in Rio Largo (7Segundos) - · domestic violence · Paripueira
Man threatens partner, shoves police officer and sets dogs on patrol team in Paripueira (GazetaWeb) - · domestic violence · Paripueira
Man arrested after hitting wife on the head with a brick and punching her in the face (GazetaWeb) - · shooting · Rio Largo
Ex-inmate tied up and executed with 10 shots after home invaded (GazetaWeb) - · domestic violence · Santa Lúcia, Maceió
Woman Found Shot Dead in Abandoned Lot in Santa Lúcia Neighbourhood (TNH1) - · arrest / police operation · Jacarecica, Maceió
Força Tática of 4th BPM seizes .38 calibre revolver in Vila Emater, Jacarecica (Já é Notícia) - · homicide · Marechal Deodoro
Homeless man dies after being beaten by group in Marechal Deodoro (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · drugs · Marechal Deodoro
Suspect in drug trafficking arrested after cocaine and marijuana seizure (Cadaminuto) - · drugs · Marechal Deodoro
Civil Police Execute Pretrial Detention Warrant for Drug Trafficking in Marechal Deodoro (Já é Notícia) - · arrest / police operation · Canaã, Maceió
PM-AL Operations Result in Arrest Warrants Being Served in the Capital (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · shooting · Bebedouro, Maceió
Hooded men raid village and shoot two young men dead in Bebedouro neighbourhood (TNH1) - · shooting · Rio Largo
Young man dragged from home by criminals and shot dead (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · domestic violence · São Jorge, Maceió
13th BPM Unit Arrests Man for Illegal Firearm Possession and Domestic Violence in Maceió (Já é Notícia) - · arrest / police operation · Canaã, Maceió
Police Arrest Man With Outstanding Warrant in Canaã Neighbourhood, Maceió (Já é Notícia) - · sexual violence · Mangabeiras, Maceió
Sexual harassment reported in shopping mall restroom in Maceió (BNews Alagoas) - · domestic violence · São Jorge, Maceió
Man arrested for domestic violence in São Jorge neighbourhood, Maceió (BNews Alagoas) - · domestic violence · Santa Lúcia, Maceió
Pregnant woman punched in the face by sister-in-law in Maceió (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · drugs · Jacintinho, Maceió
Operation leads to arrest of two for drug trafficking and other crimes in Maceió (7Segundos) - · arrest / police operation · Benedito Bentes, Maceió
Civil Police Charge Fake Veterinarians Over Animal Cruelty in Maceió (GazetaWeb) - · arrest / police operation · Maceió
Operation in AL targets Colombian group investigated for moving millions through loan sharking (GazetaWeb) - · sexual violence · Jardim Petrópolis, Maceió
Federal Police launch operation against online sharing of child sexual abuse material (GazetaWeb) - · domestic violence · Ouro Preto, Maceió
Suspect in assault arrested for threatening partner with knife; relatives restrained him (TNH1) - · domestic violence · São Jorge, Maceió
Domestic violence suspect arrested with pistol in São Jorge, Maceió (7Segundos) - · arrest / police operation · Benedito Bentes, Maceió
Police mega-operation raids forested areas in Benedito Bentes to hunt criminals (GazetaWeb) - · homicide · Centro, Maceió
Suspect in death of man struck by brick arrested in Alagoas (TNH1) - · drugs · Jacintinho, Maceió
Operation Calon Arrests Two Men in Jacintinho and Feitosa Neighborhoods (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · domestic violence · São Jorge, Maceió
Man arrested with pistol after neighbors report domestic violence (TribunaHoje.com) - · shooting · Santa Amélia, Maceió
Armed invasions and gunfire near condominium in Santa Amélia under investigation (Cadaminuto) - · homicide · Jatiúca, Maceió
Police Investigate Attempted Murder with Clubs in Jatiúca; Watch Video (Alagoas 24 Horas) - · vehicle theft · Benedito Bentes, Maceió
Stolen motorcycle found in Benedito Bentes; two teenagers taken to police station (TNH1) - · arrest / police operation · Rio Largo
Man arrested after stealing video surveillance cameras in Rio Largo (Já é Notícia) - · assault · Rio Largo
Man arrested after stealing association camera and threatening president in Rio Largo (GazetaWeb) - · domestic violence · Rio Largo
Mother arrested after guardianship council finds second-degree burn on child's genitals (GazetaWeb)
Neighborhoods with most incidents (30 days)
Local news sources
- Alagoas 24 Horas
- BR104
- Bing News
- Em Tempo Notícias
- G1 AL
- GazetaWeb
- GazetaWeb Arapiraca
- Google News
- Já é Notícia
Frequently asked questions
Is Maceió safe for tourists?
It depends a lot on the area. In the last 30 days local media reported 287 street crimes in Maceió: mostly shooting, homicide and vehicle theft; 39% of those with a known neighborhood happened in just 5 neighborhoods (Benedito Bentes, Cidade Universitária, Santa Amélia, Centro and Jacintinho). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Maceió: 35.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026). Check the live map for the neighborhood you are going to.
What are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Maceió?
Going by the news of the last 30 days, the neighborhoods of Maceió with the most street crime are Benedito Bentes (29), Cidade Universitária (18) and Santa Amélia (14). This is a count of reported incidents, not a per-capita rate.
How many crimes happen in Maceió per month?
In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 465 incidents in Maceió from local news, 287 of them street crimes: mostly shooting, homicide and vehicle theft. Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Maceió: 35.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026).
LiveCrimeMap collects police news from local outlets, works out what happened and where (street, neighborhood, landmark) and shows it on a live map. Headlines are machine-translated from Portuguese / Spanish. Domestic violence is shown separately and is not counted in neighborhood safety statistics.
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