Mexico City recorded its lowest number of homicides for the month of June in 15 years [5].

This decline comes as the city implemented a rigorous security strategy to ensure safety during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The results suggest that the targeted deployment of resources for the global sporting event had a broader impact on urban crime rates.

Pablo Vázquez Camacho, the Secretary of Citizen Security for Mexico City, said the city saw a 64% drop in high-impact crimes during June [3]. This reduction coincided with an increase in law enforcement activity and strategic interventions across the capital.

According to official data, authorities carried out 11,000 arrests during the month [1]. Police operations also led to the dismantling of 43 criminal cells [2].

Beyond arrests, the city promoted the "Sí al Desarme, Sí a la Paz" program to reduce the prevalence of firearms. This initiative resulted in the removal of 1,800 weapons from the streets [4].

Officials said the security measures were specifically designed to handle the influx of international visitors and the logistical pressures of the tournament. The coordination between local and federal agencies aimed to stabilize the city's security environment during the high-profile event.

“Mexico City recorded its lowest number of homicides for the month of June in 15 years.”

The sharp decline in violent crime suggests that the 'World Cup effect'—characterized by increased police visibility and coordinated intelligence operations—can temporarily suppress criminal activity. However, the long-term challenge for Mexico City will be maintaining these lower homicide rates once the extraordinary security resources deployed for the tournament are scaled back.