Nuevo León recognized for crime reduction, records 20-year low homicide rate in July

Federal authorities acknowledged Nuevo León's institutional coordination for achieving historic crime reductions, during a Peacebuilding Meeting at the National Defense Secretariat. Military commanders from the Fourth and Seventh Regions presided over the session, attended by Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda, mayors, police chiefs, and heads of various federal and state security agencies.

Nuevo León recorded its lowest homicide rate for a July in two decades, with 0.40 per 100,000 inhabitants, totaling 26 cases. This figure marks the lowest since 2006 and places the state 25th nationally for homicide rates, according to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. The period from January to July also saw the fewest homicides in 16 years, representing a 47% reduction from 2025 and a 74% decrease from 2024.

Beyond homicides, Nuevo León also achieved a significant 20-year low in property crimes. From January to July, the state experienced its lowest numbers of home burglaries, business robberies, and vehicle thefts. Furthermore, the state police force, Fuerza Civil, and metropolitan municipal police received top national rankings for citizen trust and perceived performance in the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU) conducted by INEGI.