The 2025 Annual Internal Security Report (Relatório Anual de Segurança Interna or RASI) indicates that while Portugal remains generally safe, hate crimes have risen by 6.7%. The report also notes a decade-high number of rape reports and expresses concern over the normalization of misogynistic rhetoric and online radicalization. Meanwhile, police authorities reported 19 arrests for domestic violence during the recent Easter period.
Security report highlights rise in hate crimes
Friday, 10 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Annual Internal Security Report (Relatório Anual de Segurança Interna or RASI) is an official document presented annually to the Portuguese Parliament. It provides a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics, public safety trends, and the operational performance of national security forces.
