Crime in Teresina: live map and statistics
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In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 317 incidents in Teresina: 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 Teresina, last 30 days
Between 8 Oct and 7 Nov 2026 local media reported 183 street crimes in Teresina (robberies, thefts, shootings, assaults and others; not counting arrests, drug seizures or domestic violence). The neighborhoods with the most incidents were Pedra Mole (12), Santa Maria (10) and Centro (6). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Teresina: 23.4 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026).
Neighborhoods with the most street crime in Teresina
Incident types in Teresina (30 days)
| Type | Incidents |
|---|
| shooting | 63 |
| arrest / police operation | 59 |
| drugs | 44 |
| homicide | 34 |
| robbery | 17 |
| assault | 13 |
| sexual violence | 12 |
| vehicle theft | 12 |
| theft | 9 |
| knife attack | 8 |
| scams | 6 |
| break-in / vandalism | 5 |
| phone snatching | 3 |
| kidnapping | 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
- · domestic violence · Aeroporto, Teresina
Suspect arrested for domestic violence suffers breakdown and is rescued in Teresina (OitoMeia) - · drugs · Cabral, Teresina
Man arrested with drugs hidden under his underwear during police stop in Teresina (A10+) - · drugs · Cabral, Teresina
Man Arrested with Marijuana Brick and Crack Portions in Northern Teresina (Portal R10) - · drugs · Cabral, Teresina
Man arrested with 198 portions of crack in Teresina (GP1) - · drugs · Centro, Teresina
Over 30 kg of cocaine seized from car, suspect arrested in Teresina (G1 PI) - · drugs · Teresina
Lawyer arrested in operation against drug trafficking and criminal factions in Piauí () - · drugs · Cabral, Teresina
Police operation arrests man with drugs in Cabral neighbourhood in Teresina (Viagora) - · homicide · Porto do Centro, Teresina
Duo arrested during operation against criminal gangs in Teresina's East Zone (Portal R10) - · domestic violence · Porto do Centro, Teresina
Suspect accused of sentencing his own brother in 'crime tribunal' arrested in Piauí; victim was beaten (G1 PI) - · drugs · Promorar, Teresina
Driver arrested with cocaine tablets hidden in car compartment in Teresina (Portal Saiba Mais) - · drugs · Teresina
Suspect arrested with cocaine hidden in car compartment in Teresina (Portal Clube News) - · drugs · Teresina
Over 30 Cocaine Tablets Seized in Teresina; Suspect Arrested (CidadeVerde.com) - · drugs · Teresina
Driver arrested for transporting cocaine hidden in car in southern Teresina (GP1) - · drugs · Teresina
Suspect arrested with several bricks of cocaine during inspection in Teresina (Portal R10) - · drugs · Teresina
Driver arrested transporting cocaine bricks hidden inside car in Teresina (Conecta Piauí) - · homicide · Angelim, Teresina
Suspect arrested for murdering father, daughter and butcher in Teresina's South Zone (Meio News) - · arrest / police operation · Campestre, Teresina
SSP-PI carries out operation against robbery and theft in Teresina (Hora Piaui) - · domestic violence · Tabuleta, Teresina
Man arrested on suspicion of stalking ex-partner and violating protective orders in Teresina (Portal Lupa1) - · break-in / vandalism · Fátima, Teresina
Civil Police serve warrant against suspect in thefts in Fátima neighbourhood, Teresina (Portal R10) - · shooting · Teresina
Man shot by criminals in southeast zone of Teresina (GP1) - · shooting · Teresina
Man shot dead in rural area of Teresina (GP1) - · domestic violence · Novo Uruguai, Teresina
Suspect who assaulted woman and violated protective order arrested in Teresina (Portal R10) - · shooting · Rua Anísio de Abreu, Altos, Altos
Video: Man shot dead while playing pool in bar in Altos, Piauí (Portal Clube News) - · drugs · Teresina
Driver arrested with 34 cocaine bricks hidden in car in Teresina (G1 PI) - · drugs · Teresina
Cocaine seized from driver in Teresina valued at R$1.7 million (GP1) - · sexual violence · Teresina
Man arrested in Teresina over alleged statutory rape (GP1) - · shooting · Cabral, Teresina
Motorcyclist shot dead while riding in Teresina; victim had recently been released from prison (Portal Clube News) - · arrest / police operation · Campestre, Teresina
Operation Targets Suspects Linked to Violent Crimes in Teresina's East Zone (Portal R10) - · shooting · Santa Maria, Teresina
Man Surprised and Shot Dead in Rural Area of Teresina (A10+) - · shooting · Água Mineral, Teresina
Man shot dead after suspects emerge from wooded area in Teresina (CidadeVerde.com) - · shooting · Teresina
Man shot dead in rural area of north Teresina; suspects flee (Meio News) - · shooting · Teresina
Man dies after being shot at least 17 times in rural Teresina (Conecta Piauí) - · domestic violence · Mocambinho, Teresina
Father arrested on suspicion of raping his 14-year-old daughter in Teresina (G1 PI) - · homicide · Cidade Nova, Teresina
Cleaner's Body Found Partially Undressed in Stream in Timon (Cidade Verde) - · domestic violence · Novo Uruguai, Teresina
Man arrested over suspected stalking of ex-partner and threats to set her house on fire in Teresina (G1 PI) - · arrest / police operation · Campestre, Teresina
Operation Executes Measures Against 20 Targets Investigated for Crimes in Teresina (Lupa 1) - · arrest / police operation · Campestre, Teresina
Police launch operation against 20 suspects of belonging to criminal organization in Teresina (GP1) - · kidnapping · Samapi, Teresina
Operation Targets Suspects in Home Robberies in Teresina's East Zone (G1 PI) - · sexual violence · Primavera, Teresina
Man Posing as Journalist Arrested on Suspicion of Statutory Rape in Teresina (Meio News) - · sexual violence · Primavera, Teresina
Man under investigation for statutory rape arrested during operation in Piauí (Parnaíba em Nota)
Neighborhoods with most incidents (30 days)
Local news sources
- Bing News
- Cidade Verde
- G1 PI
- Google News
- Parnaíba em Nota
- Plantão Parnaíba 24h
- Portal AZ
- Portal Clube News
- Portal Costa Norte
- Portal Litoral Notícias
- Portal O Dia
- Portal Parnaíba Informa
- Portal R10
- Portal V1
- RiachãoNet
Frequently asked questions
Is Teresina safe for tourists?
It depends a lot on the area. In the last 30 days local media reported 183 street crimes in Teresina: mostly shooting, homicide and robbery; 31% of those with a known neighborhood happened in just 5 neighborhoods (Pedra Mole, Santa Maria, Centro, Samapi and Água Mineral). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Teresina: 23.4 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 Teresina?
Going by the news of the last 30 days, the neighborhoods of Teresina with the most street crime are Pedra Mole (12), Santa Maria (10) and Centro (6). This is a count of reported incidents, not a per-capita rate.
How many crimes happen in Teresina per month?
In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 317 incidents in Teresina from local news, 183 of them street crimes: mostly shooting, homicide and robbery. Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Teresina: 23.4 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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