In 2023, the rate of crime prevalence in Oaxaca decreased by 1.9 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants (-12.49 percent) compared to 2022. The rate thereby reached its lowest value in recent years. Over the observed period, the rate has been subject to fluctuation.For more insights about the rate of crime prevalence consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Oaxaca, the rate in Mexico City as well as in Tlaxcala was higher.

During December 2023, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, robberies emerged as the most prevalent crime, representing approximately 22.2 percent of all recorded offenses. This was followed by domestic violence.

The number of homicides in Oaxaca peaked during 2023 with 2,062 cases. As of 2023, Mexico State and Guanajuato ranked as the federal entities with the highest number of homicides.

22,8 (Percent) в 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.

50.0 (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.

The share of crimes involving weapons in Oaxaca decreased by 9.6 percentage points (-28.86 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. Over the observed period, the share has been subject to fluctuation.For more insights about the share of crimes involving weapons consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Oaxaca, the share in Durango was lower, while it was higher in Chihuahua.

The share of people whose neighbors are organized against crime in their locality in Oaxaca decreased by 1.6 percentage points (-3.13 percent) in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significantly higher share than the preceding 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 Oaxaca, the share in Michoacán de Ocampo as well as in Baja California was forecast to be considerably lower.

The rate of crime prevalence in Nayarit decreased to 17.38 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significantly higher rate than the preceding years.For more insights about the rate of crime prevalence consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Nayarit, the rate in Oaxaca was lower, while it was higher in Mexico State.

The femicide rate in Mexico was around 1.18 femicides per 100,000 women during 2024. The number of femicides in Oaxaca peaked during 2021, with 43 cases.

The share of male victims of at least one crime in San Luis Potosí increased by 1.8 percentage points (+8.1 percent) in 2023. In total, the share amounted to 24.02 percent in 2023. Over the observed period, the share has been subject to fluctuation.For more insights about the share of male victims of at least one crime consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to San Luis Potosí, the share in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave as well as in Oaxaca was considerably lower.