Chiapas records lowest high‑impact crime rate in Mexico for early 2026

Official statistics released by Mexico’s Secretariat of Public Security show that Chiapas has the lowest rate of high‑impact crimes in the country for the January‑May 2026 period, continuing a downward trend from the previous year. The decline is credited to a coordinated inter‑governmental effort known as the “Mesa de Paz,” which brings together federal, state and municipal authorities daily to share intelligence, assess risks and set operational priorities.

The state’s improved outcomes illustrate a broader shift toward treating public safety as a shared governmental responsibility, as enshrined in article 21 of the Mexican Constitution and the General Law of the National Public Security System. Officials stress that sustained reductions require ongoing coordination, stronger public prosecution, better case management and continued territorial presence, warning that any lapse could reverse the gains.