Introduction to the Issue
Reports of harassment and sexual harassment-related incidents to the 911 emergency line have nearly doubled nationwide from 2018 to 2024, rising from 6,058 to 12,923 reports, according to data presented by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP).
Call Volume Trends from 2018 to 2024
2018: Baseline Data
In 2018, the Emergency Call Centers (CALLE) in all 32 federal entities recorded 6,058 calls related to harassment or sexual harassment.
2019: A 23.3% Increase
The following year, in 2019, the number of calls rose to 7,470, marking a 23.3% increase from the previous year.
2020: Continued Growth
In 2020, reports reached 8,376 incidents, a 12.1% increase compared to 2019.
2021: Annual Growth Continues
By 2021, the count had grown to 9,505 incidents, representing a 13.5% increase from the previous year.
2022: Steep Rise in Reports
In 2022, the number of reports escalated to 11,323, marking a 19.1% increase from 2021.
2024: Peak of the Analyzed Period
The highest number of calls was recorded in 2024, with 12,923 incidents. This represented an 8.8% increase from the previous year (11,879 cases in 2023) and a total growth of 113% since 2018.
2025: Maintaining the Trend
From January to September 2025, the SESNSP documented 9,930 emergency calls for harassment or sexual harassment.
Regional Distribution of Incidents
Five entities account for nearly half (46.3%, or 4,596 calls) of all registered incidents nationwide: Mexico City (11.1%, 1,107 calls), Chihuahua (9.4%, 933 calls), State of Mexico (9%, 891 calls), Baja California (8.8%, 870 calls), and Guanajuato (8%, 795 calls).
Top States by Incident Rate
In terms of incidents per 100,000 inhabitants, Chihuahua leads the national ranking with 23.08 incidents, followed by Baja California (21.06), Sonora (18.98), Quintana Roo (18.03), and Baja California Sur (12.16). All these states exceed the national average of 7.45.
States with Low Incident Rates
Some states, such as Sinaloa, reported zero incidents from January to September 2025. Meanwhile, states like Campeche (28 calls), Michoacán (141 calls), Chiapas (129 calls), and Nuevo León (90 calls) registered rates below three incidents per 100,000 inhabitants.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main issue discussed in this article? The article discusses a significant rise in 911 calls related to harassment and sexual harassment incidents across Mexico from 2018 to 2024.
- Who is responsible for collecting this data? The Secretariat of Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) is responsible for collecting and presenting this data.
- Which states have the highest rates of reported incidents? Chihuahua leads with 23.08 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Baja California, Sonora, Quintana Roo, and Baja California Sur.
- Are there any states with very few reported incidents? Yes, Sinaloa reported zero incidents from January to September 2025. Other states like Campeche, Michoacán, Chiapas, and Nuevo León had rates below three incidents per 100,000 inhabitants.
