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Femicide in Mexico: Statistical evidence of an increasing trend

Eva Selene Hernández Gress1, Martin Flegl2, Aleksandra Krstikj3

  • 1School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico.

Plos One
|December 22, 2023
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Femicide in Mexico is increasing more severely than other violent crimes. Analysis shows a growing trend in femicides, unlike other offenses against life and bodily integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Femicide is a critical issue in Mexico, often overshadowed by broader crime statistics.
  • Understanding the specific trends of femicide relative to other offenses is crucial for effective policy-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the severity of femicide increase in Mexico compared to other life and bodily integrity crimes.
  • To identify states with the highest femicide rates and assess trends from 2016 to 2022.

Main Methods:

  • Data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) was utilized.
  • Femicide rates per 100,000 inhabitants were calculated for all Mexican states.
  • Descriptive statistics, non-parametric analysis, and hypothesis testing were employed.

Main Results:

  • The Estado de Mexico, Mexico City, and Veracruz show the highest femicide numbers.
  • A significant upward trend in femicides was observed, contrasting with stagnant rates for other life and bodily integrity crimes.
  • Femicide rates are increasing disproportionately compared to homicide and other related offenses.

Conclusions:

  • Femicide in Mexico exhibits a distinct and concerning increasing trend compared to other crimes against life and bodily integrity.
  • The findings necessitate targeted governmental and legislative action to address the escalating femicide crisis.
  • Forecasting models indicate a continued rise in femicides, underscoring the urgency for intervention.

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