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Morelia Reports Sharp Crime Decline as Mayor Orders Holiday Security Push

Officials cite police reforms, technology use, interagency coordination as drivers of the decline.

Overview

  • The city recorded three homicides in November, the lowest monthly tally in a decade, with none reported so far in December.
  • In the second half of 2025, overall crime fell 23% and intentional homicides dropped 54% compared with the first half, according to Police Morelia.
  • Police reported a 21% productivity rise this year, with 1,479 people referred to prosecutors, 511 detained for crimes and 431 stolen vehicles recovered.
  • Operations yielded 59 seized firearms and more than 1,000 kilograms of illicit substances, supported by 370 joint actions with state and federal partners plus 90 deployments in strategic zones.
  • Mayor Alfonso Martínez directed stepped-up patrols in commercial and financial areas along with expanded bank‑escort services during the year‑end pay period.