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Mexico City Opens New Coyoacán Security Module as Reported Crime Falls 27%

Officials credit round-the-clock proximity policing from refurbished neighborhood modules for the decline.

Overview

  • Clara Brugada and police chief Pablo Vázquez inaugurated a rehabilitated security module at Amacuzac and Cerro del Quinceo in colonia Hermosillo, Coyoacán.
  • Authorities reported a year-to-date 27% drop in Coyoacán investigations, from 1,870 in 2024 to 1,040 in 2025, covering high-impact crimes including homicide and violent robberies.
  • The city lists 97 security modules operating across the 16 boroughs, with a stated goal of reaching 500 by the end of the administration.
  • SSC officials said 27 modules are in construction or rehabilitation overall, with 11 slated for delivery this year to expand coverage.
  • Each module offers 24/7 police presence and immediate assistance, with recent works reinforcing structural, electrical, hydraulic and sanitary systems to improve working conditions.