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Mexico City Concludes Security Review With Broad Crime Declines; New Tláhuac Sector Imminent

City leaders cite data-driven policing guided by ADIP figures, with ongoing monitoring to steer adjustments.

Overview

  • Officials reported that the completed evaluation of all 72 security sectors showed a general decrease in high‑impact crimes across the capital.
  • In Tláhuac, overall incidence fell by more than 17% with homicides down 12% and vehicle robbery with violence down 33%, and a new security sector is set to begin operations in the coming days to complete citywide coverage.
  • Iztacalco logged 980 investigation files for high‑impact crimes in 2025, a 13.81% drop from 2024 and a 29.55% decline since 2022, including homicides falling from 38 to 27 and a reduction of over 55% in vehicle robbery with violence.
  • Iztapalapa authorities reported a 9.5% annual decrease in overall crime while flagging ongoing problems in robbery of pedestrians and family violence, with continued territorial presence and targeted works planned.
  • Leaders attributed the improvements to a strengthened territorial security model with coordinated local and federal efforts, complemented by patrols, sector policing, and preventive measures such as lighting and repaving, with periodic ADIP‑based evaluations to refine actions.