The PSP reported 54,275 crimes against seniors between 2023 and 2025, with annual figures fluctuating between 17,600 and 18,400. Property crimes like scams and theft remain most prevalent, while domestic violence accounts for a significant portion of crimes against individuals, with a notable trend of non-conjugal violence, specifically children against parents.
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The PSP is conducting proximity policing visits to elderly residents to provide safety advice and crime prevention tips.
Police data shows over 54,000 crimes against the elderly recorded by the PSP over the last three years, including significant numbers of thefts, scams, and domestic violence incidents. In response, the GNR launched the 'Censos Sénior 2026' operation on Thursday, October 1, 2026, aimed at raising awareness among the elderly about risk prevention.
Between 2019 and 2026, licenses were issued for nearly 250,000 homes, but only about 160,000 have been completed. This leaves approximately 90,000 properties that were licensed but have not been placed on the market or completed.