GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Dangerous Part Of Mexico
The most dangerous part of Mexico has a homicide rate of over 100 per 100,000 people, making it one of the highest in the world.
In this post, we explore the disturbing statistics highlighting the significant challenges posed by crime and violence in various parts of Mexico. From record-breaking homicide rates to alarming increases in certain criminal activities, the data paints a stark picture of the most dangerous areas within the country. Let’s delve into the numbers that shed light on the harsh realities faced by residents and visitors alike in Mexico.
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"According to a 2020 report, the Mexican state with the highest number of reported homicides was Guanajuato, with 4,190 cases."
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"Tijuana was reported as the most violent city in the world in 2019, with a homicide rate of 134 per 100,000 residents."
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"In 2020, the state of Baja California had the second highest murder rate with 2,978 reported homicides."
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"According to a NY Times report, 2020 saw an alarming surge in femicides in Mexico - with the State of Mexico reporting the highest figures."
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"In the first half of 2018, there were approximately 15,973 homicides reported across Mexico."
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"Ciudad Juarez, dubbed Mexico's murder capital, saw an average of 4.4 homicides a day in 2019."
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"Mexico registered a record-breaking 34,582 murder victims in 2019."
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"The Mexican state of Colima had the highest homicide rate per 100,000 people in 2020, with a value standing at 103.6."
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"Kidnappings in Mexico have increased by 371% in 20 years, with Tamaulipas leading the way for the most kidnapping incidents."
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"Chihuahua is one of the areas considered most dangerous for journalists, with at least 15 press workers killed between 2000 and 2020."
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"According to a report from 2019, Mexico became the world's second-deadliest conflict zone, after only Syria."
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"The state of Zacatecas saw a sharp increase in murders in 2020, with killings jumping by nearly 600% compared with 2015."
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"Guanajuato, considered one of the most dangerous states in Mexico, recorded 3,211 intentional homicides in 2018, the most of any state."
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"According to Datatur, violence and crime in Cancun increased by 118% from 2016 to 2018."
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"In 2020, the state of Baja California had the most drug-related crimes with 70,147."
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"According to OSAC’s 2020 report, Mexico City saw 1,655,015 total Crime Incident Reports in 2019."
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"The Mexican state of Guerrero is among the top 5 states with the highest rates of violence against women."
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"26 out of 32 Mexican states have homicide rates higher than the world’s per-capita average according to a 2020 report."
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"99% of crimes in Mexico go unsolved, according to the 2020 Impunity Index."
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"In 2020, 1,932 kidnapping cases were reported in Mexico, with Veracruz being the state with the highest frequency."
Jannik Lindner
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