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Biobío — Regional Crime Incidence Overview

Population: 1.686.225 33 communes
5.507
Average rate per 100,000 inhab. (2025)
#11 of 16
National position (among 16 regions)
5.808
National average

Annual evolution (2005–2025)

Communes in Biobío — by reported incidence rate (2025)

Commune Rate per 100k
National rank Trend
San Rosendo * 10.172 Rising
Mulchén 7.925 #22 Rising
Yumbel 7.918 #23 Rising
Cabrero 7.504 #31 Stable
Santa Bárbara 7.408 #34 Rising
Concepción 7.256 #40 Declining
Lebu 6.320 #72 Declining
Tomé 6.035 #98 Stable
Laja 5.948 #107 Rising
Los Ángeles 5.809 #112 Declining
Arauco 5.735 #118 Declining
Los Álamos 5.654 #121 Declining
Quilaco * 5.649 Rising
Santa Juana 5.601 #125 Declining
Cañete 5.540 #129 Rising
Talcahuano 5.500 #132 Rising
Alto Biobío * 5.163 Rising
Antuco * 5.152 Stable
Negrete 5.114 #158 Declining
Curanilahue 5.100 #160 Rising
Tirúa 5.027 #165 Rising
Nacimiento 4.914 #174 Rising
Florida 4.901 #178 Stable
Penco 4.884 #180 Declining
Tucapel 4.652 #198 Declining
Hualpén 4.522 #205 Stable
Lota 4.474 #207 Stable
Coronel 3.955 #229 Declining
San Pedro de la Paz 3.845 #239 Declining
Quilleco * 3.830 Stable
Hualqui 3.758 #244 Declining
Contulmo * 3.460 Declining
Chiguayante 3.382 #251 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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