The perception of public insecurity in the city of Chihuahua increased from 49.4% of the population aged 18 and over to 52.8% between June 2024 and June 2025; in the case of Ciudad Juárez, it fell from 69.4% to 63.4% of the population during the same period, according to the results of the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU).
In the comparison from March to June of this year, the perception of insecurity in the capital increased from 49.2% to 52.8%; and in the border city, it rose from 58% to 63.4% in the aforementioned comparison.
Furthermore, between the first and second quarters of 2025, the population aged 18 and over who experienced conflicts or confrontations in Chihuahua increased from 29.4% to 31.9%. In Juárez, the difference was just 36.6% versus 36.5%.
In June 2025, 63.2% of the population aged 18 and over residing in 91 urban areas of interest considered it unsafe to live in their city. This represents a statistically significant change compared to March 2025 (61.9%) and June 2024 (59.4%). In this edition of the ENSU, 16 urban areas of interest showed statistically significant changes compared to March 2025: six with decreases and 10 with increases.
In June 2025, 68.5% of women and 56.7% of men considered living in their city unsafe.
The urban areas of interest with the highest percentage of people aged 18 and over who considered living in their city unsafe were: Culiacán Rosales, with 90.8 percent; Ecatepec de Morelos, with 90.7 percent; Uruapan, with 89.5 percent; Tapachula, with 88.1 percent; and Ciudad Obregón, with 88.0 percent. In contrast, the urban areas with the lowest percentages of perceived insecurity were: San Pedro Garza García, with 11.0 percent; Piedras Negras, with 16.9 percent; Benito Juárez, with 22.0 percent; Saltillo, with 23.5 percent; and Puerto Vallarta, with 27.3 percent.
Regarding the perception of insecurity in specific physical spaces, 72.2 percent of the population reported feeling unsafe at ATMs located on public streets; 65.0 percent, on public transportation; 63.7% on the street, and 57.9% on the highway.
In June 2025, of the population aged 18 and over residing in the urban areas of interest, 32.5% believed that, in the next 12 months, the crime and insecurity situation in their city would remain as bad; while 25.4% of the population reported that the situation would worsen. In contrast, 16.1% of the aforementioned population said that the crime and insecurity situation in their urban area would remain as good, and 25.1% stated that it would improve.
According to the results of the ENSU (National Survey of Urban Populations) for the second quarter of 2025, of the population who reported having seen or heard of criminal or antisocial behavior in the vicinity of their homes, alcohol consumption on the streets ranked first, with 59.9%; robbery or assault ranked second, with 50.1%; Drug sales or use ranked third, reaching 41.1%; vandalism in homes or businesses ranked fourth, at 40.6%, followed by frequent gunshots, at 37.7%.
During the second quarter of 2025, 35.4% of the population aged 18 and over had some sort of conflict or confrontation, directly involving family members, neighbors, coworkers or schoolmates, establishment staff, or government authorities. The highest percentages of conflicts or confrontations occurred in the following territorial areas of Mexico City: Álvaro Obregón (62.9%), La Magdalena Contreras (62.4%), and Coyoacán (61.8%). The urban areas that reported the lowest percentages of conflicts or confrontations were Ciudad Obregón (7.6%), Tapachula (11.8%), and Fresnillo (12.3%).
In the second quarter of 2025, 42.7% of the population aged 18 and over residing in the urban areas of interest reported having changed their habits regarding carrying valuables, such as jewelry, money, or credit cards, for fear of being subjected to crime. Additionally, 42.4% changed their routines regarding allowing minors living at home to go out alone. Meanwhile, 38.0% acknowledged having changed their habits regarding walking at night around their homes, and 24.7% acknowledged having changed their habits regarding visiting relatives or friends.
The National Urban Security Administration (ENSU) surveys the perceptions of the population aged 18 and over regarding the crime prevention and combat efforts of various public security authorities. In June 2025, 87.5% of the Navy rated the performance of the Mexican Navy as very or somewhat effective, while the Mexican Air Force achieved 84.0% and the Army 83.1%. The National Guard had lower percentages of very or somewhat effective performance, with 72.5%, the state police with 52.4%, and the municipal preventive police with 46.4%.
Regarding the main problems impacting their city, in June 2025, 82.9% of the population aged 18 and over considered them to be potholes in streets and avenues; 66.4%, failures and leaks in the drinking water supply; and 60.2%, drains clogged by accumulated waste.
In June 2025, 30.1% of the population aged 18 and over considered their city government to be very or somewhat effective in resolving the most common problems. The urban areas of interest where the greatest effectiveness was perceived were: Piedras Negras (68.8%), Apodaca (61.3%), and Ciudad del Carmen (59.7%). On the other hand, the urban areas of interest where this perception was lowest were: Coatzacoalcos (8.3%), Ecatepec de Morelos (10.9%), and Zacatecas (12.6%).
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