Overview of Violent Crimes in Mexico City
In the first four months of 2025, Mexico City witnessed its most violent period since at least 2021, with 316 victims of deliberate homicide. This figure represents an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in 2021, which saw 347 cases.
Deliberate Homicides
According to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, most deliberate homicides in 2025 were committed using firearms, with 250 victims. This marks a 6% growth from the 236 cases recorded in 2021. Meanwhile, deaths by sharp weapons decreased to 32 from 49 four years ago, and those involving other elements dropped from 62 to 34.
Accidental Homicides
Accidental homicides decreased by 8%, falling from 249 victims in 2021 to 229 in 2025. Most of these are related to traffic accidents, which also showed a slight decline from 238 to 223 victims.
Injuries
The injury category saw 3,775 victims in 2025, a mere 2.7% increase from 2021’s 3,682 cases. Of this total, 1,895 were deliberate injuries, an 18.4% rise from the 1,600 cases recorded in the same period of 2021.
Deliberate Injuries
Gunshot assaults fell from 307 to 239 (a 22% reduction), while stabbing injuries slightly decreased from 302 to 324. Conversely, injuries caused by other elements increased from 991 to 1,332.
Accidental Injuries
Accidental injuries grew by 26.8% in 2025, with 1,880 victims compared to 1,482 in 2021. Although traffic accident-related injuries dropped from 1,170 to 1,310, injuries caused by other elements rose from 312 to 570.
Femicides
There was a 59% decrease in femicides, from 27 victims in 2021 to just 11 in 2025. However, concerning factors remain: although no firearm-related homicides were reported this year, four women were killed using sharp weapons, and one with other objects, while six cases lacked method specification.
Crimes Against Personal Liberty
There were 542 victims of crimes against personal liberty in 2025, a 34.5% decrease from 827 in 2021. Despite this overall reduction, extortion-related kidnappings showed a worrying increase: 28 cases were documented this year compared to 12 in 2021, a 133% rise. Of these, 27 were extortion kidnappings, while only three were reported in 2021.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main issue discussed in this article? The article focuses on the rise in deliberate homicides and other violent crimes in Mexico City during the first quarter of 2025.
- Who is responsible for collecting the crime data? The Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System is responsible for collecting and reporting crime data in Mexico.
- What types of violent crimes increased in 2025 compared to 2021? Deliberate homicides, injuries caused by firearms, and extortion kidnappings saw increases in 2025.
- What types of violent crimes decreased in 2025 compared to 2021? Accidental homicides, stabbing injuries, and crimes against personal liberty (excluding kidnappings) decreased in 2025.
- What are the concerning factors regarding femicides? Although the number of femicides decreased, there are still concerns as some victims were killed using sharp weapons or other objects, and method specifications were missing in several cases.
