Crime and judicial activity in Veracruz

In early October 2026, the Veracruz Prosecutor’s Office reported significant judicial activity, including 17 sentences and 23 legal proceedings for various crimes. During this period, a coordinated effort between Veracruz and Oaxaca authorities led to the arrest of a suspect, identified as S. A. L., for his alleged involvement in an aggravated kidnapping and feminicide case dating back to June 2021.

By late October, crime statistics for the state revealed that 7,458 offenses were recorded in September 2026, an increase from the 7,042 cases reported in August. While investigations for intentional homicide saw a slight decrease in September compared to previous months, femicide investigations reached four for the month, marking the second-highest monthly figure since March. Total femicide victims for the year reached 17. Property crimes, specifically robberies, continue to constitute a significant portion of the state’s criminal activity.

Data covering the first nine months of 2026 indicates that Veracruz recorded 63,980 alleged crimes. For the month of September, specific investigations included 43 for intentional homicide, four for femicide, and one for kidnapping. Robberies remain a prominent issue, with 1,323 recorded in September alone.