The number of women murdered on account of their gender in Mexico reached *** in 2024. August 2021 was the deadliest month for women in Mexico, not only that year, but also of the analyzed period, with *** femicides documented. In March 2020, the government of Mexico imposed a partial lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Domestic violence and sexual abuse reports in Latin America rose during the first months after the outbreak. Mexico, for instance, experienced a ** percent increase in domestic violence reports.

In April 2020, domestic violence reports to the women's helpline, Línea de la Mujer, in Mexico City amounted to 1,724 emergency calls, a 97 percent increase in comparison to the number of calls made the same month in 2019. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the government of Mexico imposed a partial lockdown in efforts to halt the spread of the virus. The month of March 2020 was the highest in terms of reporting domestic violence with a total of 1,901 emergency calls, an over 106 percent increase in comparison to March 2019. March 2020 was also a particularly violent month when it comes to the average number of murders in Mexico.

This data base was used for a study that examines the scope and characteristics of male-to-female intimate partner violence in southern rural Chiapas, Mexico, and its association with depression and anxiety symptoms, highlighting the role of partner controlling behaviors.Participants were selected by random sampling. One-hundred and twenty eight women >15 years participated. Data was obtained through an adapted version of the National Survey of the Dynamics of Household Relationships (ENDIREH) intimate partner violence scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 for depression symptoms and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder – 7 for anxiety symptoms. The study design followed the WHO “Ethic and Safety Recommendations for conducting research on Domestic Violence Against Women”. The protocol received ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board of the Harvard Medical School Office of Human Research Administration and the Chiapas Health Institute.Frequency of physical, sexual and controlling violent events was assessed as follows: never happened, happened once, happened sometimes, happened many times. These categories were provided in the survey and are contingent upon each respondent’s consideration. Severity of IPV (physical and sexual) was categorized as low, moderate or severe. These categories were created through a combination of the frequency of violent events and the severity of events: being kicked, tied-up, choked, attacked with a machete/knife and attacked with a gun where considered severe regardless of frequency; being pushed, pulled by the hair, slapped, hit, or have objects thrown at her where defined as follows: a) low severity when the event(s) occurred once, b) moderate severity when events happened sometimes, and c) high severity when events happened many times. Similarly, being coerced to have sex, or forced to do specific sexual activities while having sex were categorized as follows: a) low severity if it happened once, b) moderate severity if it happened sometimes, and c) severe if it happened many times. In the case of having been forced to have sex through physical force, it was considered a) moderate severity when it happened once, and b) severe when it happened more than once. IPV was labeled as low, moderate or severe based on the physical or sexual violence item that was labeled most severe for each woman.Fourteen control tactics were asked to measure CB: 1) not permitting her to work outside of home; 2) taking away her property, belongings or money; 3) not permitting her to visit her family; 4) not providing with money for basic household needs when he did have; 5) humiliating, shaming or insulting her; 6) falsely accusing her of being unfaithful; 7) frightening her or making her feel afraid of him; 8) locking her in; 9) spying or monitoring her; 10) threatening her with throwing her out of the house; 11) putting the children against her; 12) threatening her with taking the children away from her; 13) threatening her with abandoning her; 14) threatening her with killing her. Partner CB level was categorized as: a) high with more than four control tactics were reported (highest tercile), b) moderate with one to four control tactics were reported, and c) no control when no control tactics reported. High-control IPV (HC-IPV) and moderate-control IPV (MC-IPV) categories were created to reflect Johnson’s suggested categories of Intimate Terrorism and Situational Couple Violence, respectively. IPV was labeled as HC-IPV whenever a) control was high irrespective of the severity of physical or sexual violence, and b) control was moderate and severity of physical or sexual violence was high. IPV was labeled as MC-IPV when a) severity was low, and control was none or moderate, b) when severity was moderate and control none or moderate, and c) when physical or sexual violence was severe and no control tactics were reported.

Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 34.248 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.307 Ratio for 2015. Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 22.261 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.322 Ratio in 2011 and a record low of 13.965 Ratio in 2007. Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 4.407 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.785 Ratio for 2015. Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 2.510 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.586 Ratio in 2012 and a record low of 1.951 Ratio in 2007. Mexico MX: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

In 2024, Ciudad Juárez witnessed a peak in the number of femicide cases. The northern city registered a total of 31 femicide cases that year. Danger is at home Embedded within a culture where women have endured disparagement from men, often extending even to their familial circles, a distressing pattern of violence emerges. This hostile atmosphere is compounded by the government's inadequate provisions for women's security. Notably, the primary perpetrators of this violence often reside within the confines of the home, making domestic spaces fraught with danger. A significant portion of these homicides transpire within the confines of closed domestic environments, with the perpetrators frequently identified as partners, ex-partners, or relatives of the victims. A consistent hallmark of these cases is the utilization of excessive violence, often involving bladed weapons and other implements. Lack of security for women AMLO's presidential term has been marked by the highest recorded femicide rate in Mexican history. His term has been marked by the persistently high figures, encompassing both officially recorded cases and numerous others that remain not investigated and unresolved. A significant proportion of these crimes have origins within the family sphere, yet public funding allocated towards addressing domestic violence has declined. Consequently, heightened concerns among women have prompted endeavors to assert their rights through social protests, all in pursuit of transformative change. This movement garners extensive support from the general populace, reflecting a collective aspiration for a shift in societal dynamics.

Between January 2019 and June 2024, Mexico City witnessed a peak in the number of femicides occurring within the confines of closed domestic spaces, serving as the primary setting for these acts of aggression with a total of 185 femicides being recorded with a discovery palce of domestic space. In second place were femicides discovered in open public areas, with a registered count of 142 cases.

In 2023, almost one out of three ever-partnered Turkish women had experienced domestic violence. In comparison, only 12 percent of women living in Switzerland had experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

Experiences of violence that women aged 15 years and older have faced, by type of violence, and according to the relationship with the aggressors, 2021.

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.

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.

In May 2025, the most common crimes in Cancún, Mexico were robberies with 20 percent of the total documented crimes, domestic violence, and property damage both with over 10 percent of cases. Other crimes such as drug dealing, homicides, and sexual abuse were also among the most reported types of felonies.

In February 2024, the most common crimes in Los Cabos, Mexico were robberies with 22.43 percent of the total documented crimes, domestic violence, and injuries both with over 10 percent of cases. Other crimes such as drug dealing were also among the most reported felonies.

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.

During 2023, frauds were the most reported crime in the Mexican municipality of Colima with 17.81 percent. Followed closely by robberies and domestic violence. As of 2023, Colima ranked as the city with the highest homicide rate in Mexico.

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.

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 February 2024, within the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, the most prevalent crime reported was domestic violence, accounting for 18.99 percent of the total documented offenses. This was followed by robberies and drug dealing.

Based on constant prices, in 2023, Mexico's spending in the justice and incarceration system amounted to 245.5 billion Mexican pesos, slightly down from the year earlier. The expenditure in the justice system in Mexico was higher that year than the domestic security spending.

Honduras was the Latin American country with the highest femicide rate as of 2023. In that year, it was estimated that around seven women were murdered on account of their gender per 100,000 female population in this Central American country. Chile recorded one of the lowest femicide rates, at 0.4 victims every 100,000 women. In that same year, Brazil registered the largest number of femicide cases in the region.