Key Achievements in Crime Reduction and Security Measures
In a significant development, the Mexico City government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has reported a 32% decrease in the average daily homicide rate compared to the same period last year. This translates to approximately 27 fewer homicides per day, with 27 fewer victims of intentional homicide in August compared to September 2024.
Detailed Statistics and Actions Taken
- Homicide Reduction: The average daily homicides in September 2024 was 86.9, whereas August saw a reduction to 59.2, representing a decrease of 27 homicides per day.
- Security Measures: Marcela Figueroa Franco, head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, highlighted that August 2025 had the lowest homicide rate since 2015. The annual average for the first eight months of 2025 stands at 68.4, marking a 32% decrease from 2018’s average of 100.5 homicides per day.
- Law Enforcement Efforts: Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, announced that in the last two weeks alone, 1,600 individuals were apprehended for high-impact crimes. Over 552 firearms and more than five tons of drugs were seized, along with the dismantling of 53 labs and concentration areas.
- Extended Period Achievements: From October 1, 2024, to September 8, 2025, over 32,400 individuals were arrested for high-impact crimes. More than 16,000 firearms and 245 tons of drugs (including 3 million fentanyl pills) were confiscated. In 22 states, 1,400 labs and concentration areas were shut down.
- Anti-Theft Operations: As part of efforts to combat fuel theft, deployments and operations were conducted in Querétaro, Sonora, and Tabasco, resulting in the seizure of 441,000 liters of hydrocarbons.
- Anti-Extortion Strategy: The National Anti-Extortion Strategy has led to 43,682 calls to the hotline 089. Of these, 72% (31,411 calls) were unconsummated extortions, 18% (9,000 calls) were denunciations of extortion attempts, and 10% (4,263 calls) reported consummated extortions. This has resulted in 1,436 investigations initiated by state fiscal offices.
CDMX Experiences Decrease in High-Impact Crimes
Clara Brugada, head of government in Mexico City (CDMX), reported that August has been the safest month since 2012 in the capital, with a decrease in high-impact crimes.
CDMX Crime Statistics and Trends
- Homicide Reduction: High-impact crimes decreased by 18% compared to August of the previous year. Additionally, there has been a 60% reduction in high-impact crimes when compared to 2019 levels.
- Other Crime Trends: Femicides have dropped by 47%, and vehicle theft continues to decline, with nearly a 50% decrease since August 2019.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main achievement? The average daily homicide rate has decreased by 32% compared to the same period last year.
- What specific actions were taken? Over 1,600 individuals were arrested for high-impact crimes, more than 552 firearms and over five tons of drugs were seized, and 53 labs and concentration areas were dismantled.
- What is the situation in CDMX? August has been the safest month since 2012, with a decrease in high-impact crimes by 12% compared to the same period in 2024 and a 60% decrease when compared to 2019.
- What about other crimes? Femicides have decreased by 47%, and vehicle theft has dropped nearly 50% since August 2019.
