Summary
During the first half of 2026, San Luis Potosí recorded an 11.55% decrease in total reported crimes compared with the same period in 2025, although femicides, negligent homicides, and extortion cases increased.
Femicides rose from 1 to 2 cases, negligent homicides increased from 14 to 24 cases, and extortion investigations grew from 33 to 39 cases.
Compared with the second half of 2025, there were increases in rape, domestic violence, intentional injuries, and business robberies, while violent robbery, vehicle theft, residential burglary, drug dealing, human trafficking, and extortion declined.
Highlights
- “The total number of crimes decreased by 11.55%, falling from 14,610 to 12,923 investigation files.” — Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP)
- “Femicides increased from one case in the first half of 2025 to two cases during the same period this year.” — SESNSP
- “Negligent homicides rose from 14 to 24 cases, representing an increase of 71.43%.” — SESNSP
- “Extortion investigations increased from 33 to 39 cases, an 18.18% rise.” — SESNSP
Questions and Answers
How did the total number of crimes in San Luis Potosí change during the first half of 2026 compared with 2025?
It decreased by 11.55%, dropping from 14,610 to 12,923 investigation files.
What changes occurred in femicides during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025?
They increased from 1 to 2 cases.
How many negligent homicides were recorded during the first half of 2026, and what was the increase?
There were 24 cases, a 71.43% increase compared with the 14 cases recorded in 2025.
How did extortion investigations change during the first half of 2026 compared with 2025?
They increased from 33 to 39 cases, an 18.18% rise.
Which crimes increased when comparing the first half of 2026 with the second half of 2025?
Rape, domestic violence, intentional injuries, and business robbery.
Which crimes decreased during the first half of 2026 compared with the second half of 2025?
Violent robbery, vehicle theft, residential burglary, drug dealing, human trafficking, and extortion.
What was the percentage increase in domestic violence between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026?
An increase of 10.10%.
How many cases of intentional injuries were reported during the first half of 2026, and how did they change?
There were 750 cases, representing a 5.93% increase compared with 708 cases in the previous six-month period.
Source: pulsoslp
