In latest national survey, Coahuila is ranked the safest state in Mexico

A recent national survey has revealed that Coahuila, a state in northern Mexico, is the safest state in Mexico. According to the 2026 National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety (ENVIPE) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI, the survey found that only 27.8% of Coahuila residents believe their state is unsafe due to crime, the lowest percentage among all Mexican states.

This represents a significant decrease of 9.9 percentage points compared to the previous year, placing Coahuila ahead of other states with lower insecurity levels such as Yucatán (35.5%), Aguascalientes (41%), and Querétaro (44.6%).

In contrast, Mexico state, which includes Mexico City, has the highest percentage of residents who consider their state unsafe due to crime, at 90%. This figure rose by 2.2 percentage points compared to 2025, surpassing Morelos as the state with the highest security concerns. Other states with high levels of insecurity include Tabasco (87.6%), Guanajuato (85.9%), and Zacatecas (83.3%).

The dramatic improvement in Coahuila's safety can be attributed to a 15-year effort led by Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas. The state experienced a significant drop in homicides, from 1,100 in 2012 to just 100 in 2025, marking the lowest annual figure on record. Security consultant Eduardo Guerrero attributes this success to a "show of force" by federal security forces, the establishment of joint strategies, and the construction of mega military barracks.

Local police forces were also purged of officers linked to organized crime, according to N+ news division.

Eduardo Guerrero noted that the reduction in violence is not just due to government force but also to crime prevention and deterrence programs, as well as the training of local police forces. The state has received additional resources, including more police cars, barracks, weapons, cameras, and training, under Jiménez's leadership. He attributed the achievement to "great teamwork" and pledged to continue prioritizing security in Coahuila.