Number of murders in Colombia 2024, by weapon used

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 13, 2025

Firearms were the most common method used to commit murder in Colombia in 2024, causing more than 9,510 homicides. Sharp objects were used in nearly 1,960 murders in the South American country. Furthermore, Valle del Cauca and Antioquia were the departments where most homicides were recorded in Colombia throughout 2023.

Number of homicides in Colombia in 2024, by method used

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December 2024

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Colombia

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January to November 2024

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