The rate of crime prevalence in Chihuahua increased by 1.9 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants (+9.2 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. In total, the rate amounted to 22.57 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023. For more insights about the rate of crime prevalence consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Chihuahua, the rate in Mexico State was higher, while it was lower in Zacatecas.

The number of homicides in Chihuahua peaked during 2020 with 2,567 cases. As of 2023, Mexico State and Guanajuato ranked as the federal entities with the highest number of homicides.

The border city of Tijuana was the Mexican municipality with the highest number of homicides, with 1,844 cases reported in 2023, a decrease when compared to the over 2,000 cases reported last year. Tijuana was followed by Ciudad Juárez, located south of El Paso, Texas, with a total of 1,246 homicides.

The share of crimes involving weapons in Chihuahua increased by 2.6 percentage points (+11.39 percent) in 2023. In total, the share amounted to 25.41 percent in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining share.For more insights about the share of crimes involving weapons consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Chihuahua, the share in Nuevo León as well as in Mexico City was considerably higher.

% of homicides of Chihuahua shot up by 79.32% from 44.0 percent in 2010 to 78.9 percent in 2011. Since the 3.30% decline in 2010, % of homicides soared by 79.32% in 2011. Accidental or violent deaths are those due to environmental events and circumstances, such as injury, poisoning and other adverse effects. They are classified as accidents, homicides and suicides.

4,2 (Percent) in 2011. Accidental or violent deaths are those due to environmental events and circumstances, such as injury, poisoning and other adverse effects. They are classified as accidents, homicides and suicides.

The number of drug dealing reported cases in Chihuahua peaked during 2020 with 7,995 cases. As of 2023, Guanajuato and Baja California ranked as the federal entities with the highest number of drug dealing offenses.

26,4 (Percent) in 2011. Accidental or violent deaths are those due to environmental events and circumstances, such as injury, poisoning and other adverse effects. They are classified as accidents, homicides and suicides.

3.541 (Number) in 2010.

10,0 (Percent) in 2011. Accidental or violent deaths are those due to environmental events and circumstances, such as injury, poisoning and other adverse effects. They are classified as accidents, homicides and suicides.

96,4 (Girls per 100 Boys) в 2010.

The share of people whose neighbors are organized against crime in their locality in Chihuahua increased by 1.5 percentage points (+7.08 percent) in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. While the share increased significantly in the first phase of the observed period, the increase slowed down in the last years. For more insights about the share of people whose neighbors are organized against crime in their locality consider different countries: In 2024, in comparison to Chihuahua, the share in Mexico City was forecast to be considerably higher, while it was forecast to be lower in Baja California Sur.

Colima was the Mexican state with the highest femicide rates in 2024. In that year, almost five of every 100,000 women who lived in Morelos were murdered on account of their gender. The state of Chihuahua was also among the 15 regions with the worst femicide rates, with 2.35 femicides per 100,000 female inhabitants, well above the national average of 1.18. When it comes to absolute figures, the State of Mexico was the Mexican state with the largest number of femicide victims.

The number of criminal offenses not reported to the prosecutor's office in Tamaulipas increased by 180.2 thousand crimes (+40.52 percent) in 2023. With 624.93 thousand crimes, the number thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. For more insights about the number of criminal offenses not reported to the prosecutor's office consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Tamaulipas, the number in Chihuahua was higher and in Mexico State it was considerably higher.

The number of criminal offenses not reported to the prosecutor's office in Zacateca increased by 51.6 thousand crimes (+24 percent) compared to the previous year. While the number increased significantly in the first phase of the observed period, the increase slowed down in the last years. For more insights about the number of criminal offenses not reported to the prosecutor's office consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Zacatecas, the number in Chihuahua was higher and in Mexico it was considerably higher.

The rate of crime prevalence in San Luis Potosí increased by 2.7 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants (+12.91 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. In total, the rate amounted to 23.59 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining rate.For more insights about the rate of crime prevalence consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to San Luis Potosí, the rate in Coahuila de Zaragoza as well as in Chihuahua was lower.

The number of criminal offenses with no preliminary investigation in Baja California Sur decreased significantly by 397.4 crimes (-59.01 percent) in 2021 in comparison to the previous observation. This marks the lowest number during the observed period.For more insights about the number of criminal offenses with no preliminary investigation consider different countries: In 2021, in comparison to Baja California Sur, the number in Mexico State as well as in Chihuahua was considerably higher.