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Crime rate reductions in Mexican municipalities

Overview

Municipalities in Mexico have reported significant decreases in various crime categories during 2026.

In Escobedo, Mayor Andrés Mijes reported a 24 percent reduction in property crimes compared to the same period in 2025. Data indicated that motorcycle theft fell by 58 percent, robbery against persons decreased by 57 percent, and residential burglaries dropped by 56 percent. Vehicle window smashings also saw a 47 percent decline.

Similarly, Tecámac reported a 15 percent reduction in high-impact crimes between January and August 2026. According to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, total cases dropped from 8,557 to 7,282. Notable decreases included extortion, which fell by 51 percent, and residential robbery, which decreased by 48 percent. Mayor Rosi Wong Romero attributed these trends to prevention and surveillance efforts by the Civil Guard.

Entities

Tecámac · Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana · Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System · Marco Antonio Zavala · Civil Guard

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Tecámac reports 15% decrease in high-impact crimes

    Tecámac reported a 15% drop in high-impact crimes from January to August 2026, with extortion falling by 51% and residential robbery by 48%.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Escobedo reports 24 percent reduction in property crimes

    Escobedo reported a 24 percent decrease in property crimes in 2026, with significant drops in motorcycle theft, robberies, and residential burglaries compared to the previous year.

Sources

estamosaqui.mx · lajornadaestadodemexico.com