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The Puerto Rico Violent Death Reporting System (PRVDRS), part of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, presents its compendium of bulletins with preliminary data for the year 2025. This update includes the analysis of the fourth quarter (October to December) and a consolidated annual summary, presenting an overview of trends in fatal violence in the archipelago over the past year.

2025 Annual Summary

According to preliminary data, 2025 closed with a total of 732 violent deaths. Fatal violence occurs almost daily in the archipelago; in fact, violent deaths were recorded on 83% of the days of the year. With an average of 61 deaths per month, the months with the highest incidence of fatal violence were observed in January (74), June (77) and August (71).

The annual distribution of these cases is broken down as follows:

• Homicides: 471 cases (64.3%)

• Suicides: 204 cases (27.9%)

• Other circumstances: 57 cases (7.8%)

Year-End Findings (Q4)

The release of the fourth quarter data reflects important findings:

• Demographic Profile: In homicides, 93% of the victims were men, with the population aged 20 to 39 being the most affected. As for suicides, 55.6% occurred in people aged 40 to 59, showing an increase compared to previous quarters.

• Geography of Violence: The police areas of San Juan (10.2), Caguas (8.4) and Guayama (7.9) had the highest rates of violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants during this period.

• Common Factor: The firearm remained the main instrument, used in 92% of the homicides reported in the quarter.

Evidence for Prevention

Since the launch of the PRVDRS digital tools, it has been emphasized that understanding data is an essential step to address in an informed manner one of the most complex challenges facing Puerto Rico. The system continues to link information from the Puerto Rico Police, the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Demographic Registry to provide a holistic view that guides the formulation of evidence-based public policy.

Public Access

We invite citizens and health and safety professionals to explore the annual newsletter and quarterly reports through our interactive news magazine:

• Digital Magazine: Newsletters: Preliminary Data 2025

• Official Portal: Violent Death Notification System

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