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Mexico City, November 12, 2026 – The Secretariat of Security Citizen (SSC) of Mexico City has reported a significant reduction in criminal activity targeting commercial, industrial, and service establishments. According to data from the 2026 National Survey of Business Victimization (ENVE), conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), crimes against businesses have decreased by 35.6% compared to 2023 levels.
Substantial Decline Across Economic Sectors
Pablo Vázquez Camacho, head of the SSC, highlighted that the city has also achieved a cumulative reduction of 58.9% in business-related crimes since 2021. The latest figures show a positive trend across all major economic sectors evaluated by Inegi:
- Industry: 55.9% decrease compared to 2023.
- Services: 51.0% decrease compared to 2023.
- Commerce: 13.7% decrease compared to 2023.
Furthermore, the proportion of companies reporting being victims of a crime fell by 2.2% compared to 2023 and by 15.5% relative to 2021 measurements. The report identifies petty theft and fraud as the most frequent offenses, while noting that extortion does not currently rank among the most prevalent crimes affecting local economic units.
Economic Impact and Business Confidence
The Inegi report also indicates a reduction in the financial burden that crime imposes on businesses. The average cost of crime per establishment dropped by 12% compared to 2023 and by 41% since 2021. This downward trend in criminal impact has positively influenced the business climate in the capital.
The percentage of business owners who identify insecurity as their primary concern has declined from 63.1% in 2023 to 51.9% in 2026, representing an 11.2 percentage point improvement in risk perception. Vázquez Camacho emphasized that these results reflect a more favorable environment for economic activity and investment in Mexico City.
The SSC continues to coordinate efforts with the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office and the Security Cabinet to maintain this progress. The administration aims to continue fostering a safer and more stable environment for both local and international investors.
Source: Diario de México
