Head of Government Clara Brugada reported that during March 2026, the downward trend in high-impact crimes, especially intentional homicides, continued as a result of the comprehensive security strategy implemented in the capital. During the presentation of the monthly report, the head of the capital's government emphasized that these advances are a result of the coordinated work of the security cabinet and the permanent actions for prevention, investigation, and combating impunity. High-impact crimes fell 6% in March. According to Clara Brugada, in March, high-impact crimes decreased by 6% compared to the same month in 2025, and recorded a 66% reduction compared to 2019. The daily average was 50 crimes, reflecting a sustained decrease in criminal incidence in the capital. Homicides at their lowest level since 2022. The head of government highlighted that March 2026 became the month with the fewest intentional homicides since 2022. The daily average was 2.2 cases, representing an 8% decrease compared to 2025 and a 58% decrease compared to 2019. "One of the most serious crimes is homicide, and it is a key indicator because it has no underreporting," Clara Brugada. Vehicle theft falls by up to 62%. Regarding vehicle theft, Clara Brugada detailed that: There was a 22% decrease compared to 2025. The decrease reaches 62% compared to 2019. The daily average went from 36.9 to 14 cases. In the specific case of violent robbery, the decrease was 40% compared to the previous year and 85% compared to 2019. Additionally, since the start of her administration in October 2024, this crime has decreased by 40%, going from 23 to 14 units stolen per day. Over 9,000 detainees and 39 criminal cells dismantled. The head of the capital's government reported that, as part of security operations: 9,916 arrests have been made for high-impact crimes. 39 criminal cells have been dismantled. Likewise, between January and March 2026, the number of arrest warrants fulfilled increased by 8.4% compared to last year and 77.7% compared to 2019. Recognizes the work of SSC and CDMX Prosecutor's Office. During her message, Clara Brugada recognized the work of the Citizen Security Secretariat of Mexico City, headed by Pablo Vázquez, as well as the Prosecutor's Office for Justice of Mexico City, directed by Bertha Alcalde Luján. Security, a priority in CDMX. Finally, Clara Brugada reiterated that security is one of the main demands of the citizenry, so her administration holds daily evaluation meetings to adjust strategies. "We want Mexico City to be safer every day, and for the results to be reflected in a real reduction in crimes," Clara Brugada.
