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Mexico's Violence: Colima Tops List, Guanajuato Leads in Homicides, but Nationwide Declines Offer Hope

Colima and Guanajuato battle for Mexico's most violent state title. Despite alarming increases, nationwide homicide rates show signs of improvement.

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Mexico's Violence: Colima Tops List, Guanajuato Leads in Homicides, but Nationwide Declines Offer Hope

Mexico's crime landscape has seen significant shifts in the past year, with some regions experiencing alarming increases in violence while others show promising declines. According to the crime data website elcri.men, which compiles official data, the state of Colima topped the list of most violent states between September 2024 and August 2025, with a staggering 89.2 homicides per 100,000 people.

Guanajuato, however, led the way in violence for the first nine months of 2025 based on total homicides. Among municipalities, Huajicori in Nayarit ranked first with a shocking homicide rate of 278 per 100,000 people during the same period. In terms of per capita homicide rates, Tulum in Quintana Roo placed 20th with 83.9 homicides per 100,000 residents, while Zihuatanejo de Azueta in Guerrero ranked 41st with 61.3 per 100,000. San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato was the 50th most violent municipality with 49.3 homicides per 100,000 people. Acapulco in Guerrero also made the list, ranking 34th with 71 homicides per 100,000 residents.

Despite these worrying trends, there is some cause for optimism. Nationwide, homicides declined by almost 25% annually in the first nine months of 2025, indicating that efforts to combat violence may be bearing fruit.

The recent crime data paints a complex picture of violence in Mexico, with some regions experiencing significant improvements while others struggle with persistently high homicide rates. As authorities continue to grapple with this challenge, it is crucial to monitor these trends closely and tailor responses to the unique needs of each affected area.

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