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Mexico City Police Report 12% Drop in High-Impact Crime Through September 2025

Opposition lawmakers used the hearing to press for better police pay and health services in the 2026 budget.

Overview

  • SSC chief Pablo Vázquez told the Mexico City Congress that high‑impact crimes fell 12% versus 2024 and 59% versus 2019, with homicides down 10% and vehicle theft down 9%.
  • Violent vehicle theft declined 32%, and violent robberies targeting transport, homes and businesses dropped between 12% and 36%, according to the official report.
  • Police coverage expanded from 847 to 1,020 patrol quadrants, each staffed per shift with at least nine officers and two patrols, alongside 3,500 new vehicles purchased for 7,460 million pesos.
  • Operational results included more than 6,700 arrests for high‑impact crimes, 723 detentions of alleged violence generators including 38 priority targets, 30 criminal cells dismantled, and a 65% rise in detentions for extortion.
  • Lawmakers applauded the work of over 86,000 officers as the SSC emphasized prevention, intelligence and federal coordination, and the agency said it is prepared to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup.