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Atacama — Regional Crime Incidence Overview

Population: 319.992 9 communes
6.524
Average rate per 100,000 inhab. (2025)
#5 of 16
National position (among 16 regions)
5.808
National average

Annual evolution (2005–2025)

Communes in Atacama — by reported incidence rate (2025)

Commune Rate per 100k
National rank Trend
Caldera 8.790 #16 Declining
Diego de Almagro 7.171 #42 Declining
Chañaral 6.183 #81 Declining
Huasco 6.043 #96 Declining
Vallenar 5.986 #105 Declining
Tierra Amarilla 5.865 #109 Declining
Copiapó 5.634 #124 Declining
Freirina * 5.607 Declining
Alto del Carmen * 4.373 Stable

* This commune has a small resident population. Rates per 100,000 inhabitants can show high statistical volatility even with small changes in absolute counts. Interpret trends with caution and compare with regional context rather than national rankings.

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