Homicide rate of Puerto Rico jumped by 9.83% from 16.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2015 to 18.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2016. Since the 22.23% drop in 2014, homicide rate fell by 2.69% in 2016.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Intentional homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18.5 | 9.83% |
| 2015 | 16.8 | -11.40% |
| 2014 | 19.0 | -22.23% |
| 2013 | 24.5 | -9.94% |
| 2012 | 27.2 | -13.53% |
| 2011 | 31.4 | 14.75% |
| 2010 | 27.4 | 13.17% |
| 2009 | 24.2 | 10.83% |
| 2008 | 21.8 | 11.93% |
| 2007 | 19.5 | -2.15% |
| 2006 | 19.9 | -2.72% |
| 2005 | 20.5 |