A topic that is considered one of the most sensitive for the Lula (PT) government, public security is a problem that increasingly frightens the population, according to an unprecedented survey by Quaest in partnership with the Federal University of Minas Gerais that has a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points. The survey showed that more than half of Brazilians (51%) say they have been robbed or stollen at least once in their lives. The rate jumps to 85% when respondents are asked if they know anyone who has been a victim of these crimes.
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The survey shows that the feeling of insecurity has grown in the population’s opinion. Eight out of ten Brazilians see violence in the country worsening in 12 months — a period that coincides with the inaugurations of governors and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
National Problems
The same share (81%) believes that public security and organized crime are national problems and factions have gained strength (83%).
Survey Numbers
– Have you ever been robbed or robbed
- North 72%
- Northeast 49%
- Midwest 55%
- Southeast 74%
- South 51%
– Do you know someone who has been robbed or robbed?
- North 93%
- Northeast 80%
- Midwest 85%
- Southeast 86%
- South 84%
Analysis:
Property crimes such as robberies and thefts are the most common, especially in large cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Another important point is that one of the reasons for the discrepancy in numbers is the influence of other people’s experiences, such as neighbors and relatives, the news, and social media. The data indicates that the diagnosis among Brazilians is that security is a structural challenge. The idea is being consolidated that the biggest problem is not petty theft or assault, but the structure of organized crime.
Source: O Globo
