# Crime and public security in Córdoba, Veracruz

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-public-security-in-crdoba-veracruz
> Updated: 2026-10-22T14:26:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Criminal activity in Córdoba, Veracruz, remains a persistent issue characterized by both individual incidents and systemic trends. Recent reports include the assault and robbery of a taxi driver near the Los Lienzos residential area, where the victim, identified by the call sign ‘El Vampiro’, was physically attacked and his rental vehicle seized. Additionally, vehicle thefts continue to rise, such as the recent theft of a Dodge Caravan, prompting citizens to question the effectiveness of the Municipal Police led by Luis Ángel Vargas Miranda.

Data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) indicates that the municipality continues to face high crime rates despite significant municipal security investments. Between January and September 2026, Córdoba ranked highly in the state for sexual offenses and violence against women. Specifically, the municipality recorded 71 cases of sexual offenses and 370 cases involving domestic, gender-based, or feminicide violence, ranking fourth in the state for both categories.

Furthermore, the municipality ranked third in the state for violent robberies against businesses. While Mayor Manuel Alonso Cerezo has allocated over 120 million pesos toward public security—including 15.6 million pesos for leasing patrol vehicles—federal data suggests these measures have not yielded tangible results. For instance, violent robberies against businesses increased from 8 cases in May to 23 in July, leading to ongoing criticism regarding the effectiveness of public expenditures.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Vehicle thefts persist in Córdoba, Mexico

Ongoing vehicle thefts in Córdoba, Veracruz, have led citizens to question the effectiveness of local police surveillance and preventive security strategies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vehicle-thefts-persist-in-crdoba-mexico

### 2026-10-18: Córdoba, Veracruz faces rising crime rates despite security spending

Despite significant security spending and new patrol vehicles, Córdoba, Veracruz, reports rising rates of sexual offenses, domestic violence, and violent business robberies.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-veracruz-faces-rising-crime-rates-despite-security-spending

### 2026-10-02: Córdoba, Veracruz reports taxi robbery and vehicle vandalism

Criminal activity in Córdoba, Veracruz, includes the assault and vehicle theft of a taxi driver and an act of vandalism against a parked car in the city center.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-veracruz-reports-taxi-robbery-and-vehicle-vandalism

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