In January 2024, the most usual type of crime reported in Mexico was domestic violence. In that month, the cases of this type of violence amounted to around 20,814 cases. Regarding property crimes, the highest number of occurrences were vehicle thefts, with nearly 11,887 reported crimes.

Domestic violence Domestic violence stands out as the crime with the highest incidence and, paradoxically, one of the least attended to by the government. Public spending allocated to combat domestic violence has been dismally low, with a value only around 25 percent of the spending on the military. Adding to the concern, this budget has witnessed a consistent decrease each year since 2015. This decline in resources has had severe consequences, leading to a surge in domestic violence crimes, with many resulting in homicides. It's noteworthy that the majority of registered femicides occur within the confines of closed domestic spaces and are often committed by the partners of the victims. This paints a concerning picture of the challenges faced in addressing and preventing domestic violence.

Mexico and the most violent cities in the world
Mexico hosts seven of the most dangerous cities globally, with Celaya ranking as the number one in terms of murder rate, registering a staggering 109.39 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants and the most of these other cities are concentrated in the upper region of the country, highlighting the significant regional variations in safety and security. On the other hand, the capital, Mexico City, has experienced a decreasing trend in crime incidence, with a notable decrease from 2018 to 2022, nonetheless, the crime rate is still high. As a result, crime and insecurity have become the primary concern for nearly half of the country's population, underscoring the pressing need for addressing these issues.

Drinking alcohol on the street was the most common offense witnessed by people in Mexico in 2024. When asked which type of crime or antisocial activity they had witnessed, over 63 percent of respondents said alcohol consumption. The second most reported kind of crime was drug consumption, whereas 50 percent of the people surveyed said they had seen this type of crime.

In the last four years, May has been the most violent month in Mexico in three of them, exception for 2023, when June was the most violent month of the year. The peak of violence happened in May 2021, when an average of 150 people were murdered every day. On the other hand, October 2023 was the least violent month in this period of time, with an average of 125 people murdered daily.

During February 2024, in Mexico State, the predominant crime reported was robbery, representing 32.42 percent of the total documented offenses. This was followed by injuries and domestic violence.

March 2023 ranked as the month with the highest number of reported crimes in Mexico City during the study period, with 22,125 cases. In contrast, February 2025 recorded the lowest figure with less than 16,200 reported crimes.

A total of over ******* crimes were reported in Mexico City in 2024. Cuauhtémoc was the municipality with the highest number of reported crimes, with over ****** cases. Followed by Iztapalapa and Gustavo A. Madero, the two most populous municipalities in Mexico City.

In the month of April 2024, in the Mexican state of Sonora, the predominant crime reported was domestic violence, comprising 23.61 percent of all documented offenses. It was followed by robberies and injuries.

The share of people whose neighbors are organized against crime in their locality in Mexico stood at approximately ***** percent in 2024. Between 2012 and 2024, the share rose by around ***** percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Within the Mexican state of Sinaloa, in the month of April 2024, the predominant crime reported was domestic violence, comprising 25.14 percent of all documented offenses. It was followed by robberies and injuries.

In June 2024, the most common crimes in Ciudad Juárez in Mexico were domestic violence with a 24.15 percent of the total documented crimes, robbery with an 11.12 percent, and damage to property with 10.69 percent.

In April 2024, within the Mexican state of Puebla, the most prevalent crime reported was robbery, accounting for 42.27 percent of all documented offenses. It was followed by domestic violence and incidents of physical injuries.

The share of people whose neighbors are organized against crime in their locality in Mexico City increased by 7.7 percentage points (+26.75 percent) in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. In total, the share amounted to 36.46 percent in 2024. 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 Mexico City, the share in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave was forecast to be lower and in Sinaloa it was forecast to be considerably lower.

The number of drug dealing reported cases in Mexico peaked during 2024 with over 92,000 cases. During that same year, Guanajuato and Coahuila ranked as the federal entities with the highest number of drug dealing offenses.

As of November 2024, the most common crimes in the Mexican city of Monterrey were domestic violence with a **** percent of the total documented crimes, thievery with **** percent, and drug dealing with **** percent.

In July 2024, in the Mexican state of Jalisco the most common crime was robberies with a 30.96 percent of the total reported crimes. Followed by other common law crimes and domestic violence with 12.17 percent and 11.34 percent respectively. Homicides, sexual abuse, and drug dealing also made the cut.

The Mexico Peace Index ranks states on a scale from * to *, with * being the most peaceful. The index comprises crime, violence, and policing indicators. In 2024, Yucatán received the best score in Mexico with **** points. According to this index, Tlaxcala and Chiapas were also deemed some the most peaceful Mexican states that year.

Within the Mexican state of Durango, in the month of April 2024, the prevailing crime reported was domestic violence, accounting for ***** percent of all documented offenses. This was followed by injuries and robberies.

During November 2024, in the Mexican city of Guadalajara the most common crime was robberies with a 33.7 percent of the total documented crimes. Followed by frauds with 10.3 percent and domestic violence with 11.2 percent of the total.

As of 2024, a total of over 92,000 felonies of drug dealing were reported in Mexico. Of those, 20,000 cases occurred in the state of Guanajuato, by far the highest figure in the country.

The perceived level of insecurity in Mexico has slightly improved in the past few years, peaking in 2018. In March-April 2023, 74.6 percent of the adult population did not feel safe in the federal entity (state) where they lived. During 2023, the cost of crime was over 282 billion Mexican pesos.