Perception of insecurity drops in eight Mexican municipalities, ENSU survey finds

The perception of insecurity has decreased in eight municipalities within Mexico's State of Mexico during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest National Urban Security Public Survey (ENSU). This positive trend indicates a growing sense of safety among residents in these areas.

Naucalpan recorded the most substantial decline in perceived insecurity. The figure dropped from 88.0% of residents feeling insecure in March to 71.0% by June. Other municipalities also experienced notable reductions. Nezahualcóyotl saw its insecurity perception fall from 55.5% to 41.3%, while Ecatepec decreased from 87.6% to 78.7%. Atizapán de Zaragoza improved from 56.3% to 45.5%, and Cuautitlán Izcalli saw a reduction from 81.8% to 74.9%.

The state capital, Toluca, also reported a decrease, with the perception of insecurity falling from 75.5% in March to 71.0% in June. Tlalnepantla's figure decreased from 74.6% to 73.1%, and Chimalhuacán saw a slight drop from 81.3% to 80.3%.

When comparing June 2026 data with June 2025, all evaluated municipalities in the State of Mexico show a downward trend in insecurity perceptions. For instance, Toluca's insecurity perception fell from 78.9% in June 2025 to 71.0% in June 2026. Ecatepec's rate decreased from 90.7% to 78.7%, and Nezahualcóyotl dropped significantly from 64.9% to 41.3%. Naucalpan's perception fell from 83.3% to 71.0%, and Tlalnepantla from 78.9% to 73.1%. Atizapán de Zaragoza saw a decrease from 49.9% to 45.5%, Chimalhuacán from 84.7% to 80.3%, and Cuautitlán Izcalli from 80.4% to 70.9%.