Quintana Roo Cuts Crime Victimization 4.3% but Still Tops National Average, INEGI Says

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Crime victimization in Quintana Roo fell 4.3 percent over the past year, but the state still records more crime than the national average, according to the 2026 National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety (ENVIPE), released by INEGI, Mexico’s national statistics agency.

Fewer Victims, but Above the National Average

The state’s crime prevalence rate — the share of the population that fell victim to at least one crime — dropped from 25,599 victims per 100,000 residents in 2024 to 24,494 in 2025, a decrease of 4.3 percent. Despite the improvement, Quintana Roo remains among the states with the highest victimization levels in Mexico.

Reported crime also declined. The state’s crime incidence rate fell 4.7 percent, from 40,376 to 38,478 offenses per 100,000 residents. That figure still exceeds the national average of 34,442 offenses per 100,000 residents.

Most Residents Still Feel Unsafe

Public perception remains a major challenge. Between February and April 2026, 76.1 percent of adults in Quintana Roo said they considered it unsafe to live in the state because of crime. Only 43.2 percent of adults reported feeling safe walking alone at night near their homes.

Fear of crime is changing daily habits. Nationwide, the behaviors residents most often gave up during 2025 were allowing minors to go out unaccompanied and walking in public spaces at night.

INEGI noted that ENVIPE is designed to be representative at the state level. The survey measures the frequency of crimes, perceptions of physical safety, the “dark figure” of offenses that are never reported, and public assessments of police and justice institutions.