Overview

• President Claudia Sheinbaum led the Oct. 7 morning briefing at the National Palace where the figures were presented.
• Security official Marcela Figueroa reported a 32% decline in intentional homicides since the start of the administration.
• September 2025 registered the lowest monthly homicide average of the term, and January–September 2025 marked the lowest daily average since 2016.
• Authorities identified Guanajuato, Chihuahua, Baja California, Sinaloa, Estado de México, Guerrero and Michoacán as the states with the most homicides.
• Extortion is the sole major crime showing an increase, reflected in more complaints to the 086 hotline.