CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — The state of Chihuahua has made a reduction in homicides and high-impact crimes, marking a significant turning point in its battle against violence, according to Chihuahua state officials.
Over the first 52 months of the current administration, the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado reported an 18% net reduction in homicide victims, equating to 1,895 lives saved compared to the previous period, officials said.
This progress made 2025 the first year since 2016 to close with fewer than 2,000 homicides statewide.
Ciudad Juárez, once the epicenter of violence, saw a 20% reduction in homicides, with 2025 ending with 927 cases—177 fewer than the previous year, according to state officials.
This marks the first time since 2017 that the city recorded fewer than 1,000 annual homicides.
The state capital also reported significant progress, closing 2025 with 320 homicides, a 26% decrease from 2024.
Other regions, including Parral, Cuauhtémoc, Madera, and Bocoyna, experienced notable declines in homicides, with reductions ranging from 13% to 55%.
Officials said the state has also made strides in operational results, bringing 16,930 alleged criminals to justice and seizing a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, and drugs.
State officials said vehicle theft dropped 26%, home burglaries fell 42%, and business robberies without violence decreased 21%. Organized crime activities, such as drug dealing and extortion, saw reductions of 47% and 49%, respectively, according to Mexican officials.
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