# Colombian Police Report 1.25% Drop in Type I Crimes Through August

Colombian police recorded a 1.25% decrease in Type I crimes from January to August compared to the same period in 2025.

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Between January 1 and August 31, the Colombian National Police received 13,126 complaints regarding Type I crimes. [^1]

More than 700 foreign tourists arrived in Cartagena aboard the Freewinds cruise ship and were received with the accompaniment of the Colombian National Police. [^2]

Of the 13,126 Type I crime complaints, 300 cases were classified as homicides. [^3]

Through the National Tourism and Heritage Protection Group, uniformed officers accompanied the day from the ship's arrival, providing information to visitors about self-care, safe behaviors, and recommendations to enjoy the main tourist attractions of Cartagena. [^4]

Colonel Gonzalo Laguna Vélez, head of the Section for Protection and Special Services, stated that the priority is ensuring visitors feel safe, accompanied, and oriented. [^5]

The police presence was also focused on preventing situations that could affect the security and coexistence of tourists during their stay in the city, in addition to strengthening the confidence of those who choose Cartagena as a destination. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Between January 1 and August 31, the Colombian National Police received 13,126 complaints regarding Type I crimes. (elvocero.com, News)
2. More than 700 foreign tourists arrived in Cartagena aboard the Freewinds cruise ship and were received with the accompaniment of the Colombian National Police. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. Of the 13,126 Type I crime complaints, 300 cases were classified as homicides. (elvocero.com, News)
4. Through the National Tourism and Heritage Protection Group, uniformed officers accompanied the day from the ship's arrival, providing information to visitors about self-care, safe behaviors, and recommendations to enjoy the main tourist attractions of Cartagena. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Colonel Gonzalo Laguna Vélez, head of the Section for Protection and Special Services, stated that the priority is ensuring visitors feel safe, accompanied, and oriented. (Caracol Radio, News)
6. The police presence was also focused on preventing situations that could affect the security and coexistence of tourists during their stay in the city, in addition to strengthening the confidence of those who choose Cartagena as a destination. (Caracol Radio, News)

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