Overview
- Federal authorities reported on Tuesday that the national average of homicidios dolosos fell to 43.4 per day in October 2026, down 50% from 86.9 per day in September 2024.
- Mexico City recorded 46 intentional homicides in October 2026, its lowest for that month in 29 years after five consecutive months of decline.
- The government also reported a 36% drop in high‑impact crimes since October 2024 and published large enforcement tallies, including more than 74,000 detentions, 37,625 firearms seized and 588.6 tonnes of drugs seized.
- Officials warned the gains are uneven because seven states accounted for 52.5% of national homicides in January–October 2026 and the national daily average rose slightly from 40.8 in August to 43.4 in October, showing short‑term volatility.
- Survey data show falling fear of crime, with urban insecurity at its lowest since 2013, and the government says region‑specific plans such as Plan Michoacán have driven local reductions even as independent analysis is needed to link specific programs to the national trend.