High-impact crimes drop 30% in Mexico State; insecurity perception improves

High-impact crimes in the State of Mexico saw a significant 30% reduction in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). This decrease aligns with improved public perception of security within the state, as reported during a Peace Meeting led by Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez.

The most notable improvement in perceived insecurity occurred in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, where the rate dropped from 55.5% to 41.3%, a decrease of 14.2 percentage points. Other municipalities also reported positive shifts, including Atizapán de Zaragoza (-10.8 points), Naucalpan (-9.8), Ecatepec (-8.9), Cuautitlán Izcalli (-6.9), Toluca (-4.5), Tlalnepantla (-1.5), and Chimalhuacán (-1.0).

These advancements are linked to strategies such as Plan Oriente and the Unified Command, implemented in coordination with federal authorities under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. These initiatives involve intelligence operations, strategic deployments, and continuous surveillance in priority areas. Governor Gómez Álvarez emphasized that these results stem from the collaborative work across all three levels of government: federal, state, and municipal, alongside consistent follow-up in Peace Meetings.

The positive trend in crime reduction is further supported by the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), also from INEGI. This survey indicates that all eight evaluated cities in the State of Mexico experienced an increase in citizens' perception of safety, reinforcing the effectiveness of the implemented security measures.

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