Discrepancy of 19.9% in the number of intentional homicide victims in 2025 between INEGI and SESNSP

The report reveals a significant discrepancy between homicide figures produced by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the National Security and Public Security System (SESNSP), with a difference exceeding twenty percent in favor of the statistical institute’s death registration data. This divergence underscores the urgent need to harmonize data collection methodologies and registration systems among public security and vital statistics agencies. The lack of alignment complicates an accurate understanding of the true scale of violence and hinders the precise evaluation of prevention policies. Regarding the incidence of violence, the data show a general decline in the number of victims compared to the previous year, although rates by federal entity remain alarmingly high in several states. Guanajuato and Colima stand out both for the absolute volume of cases and for having the highest standardized rates, reflecting pockets of concentrated lethal violence. This uneven geographic landscape demonstrates that the problem is not uniform but rather concentrated in specific regions characterized by complex and persistent criminal dynamics. The relevance of this article for open data lies in its exposure of structural inconsistencies among critical public databases. By showing that two official state sources do not align, the text illustrates the current fragility of open data interoperability in Mexico. To ensure transparency and enable rigorous analysis, it is essential that public data providers adopt common standards and cross-validation processes, ensuring that available information is reliable for research, public policy, and citizen accountability.

Source: excelsior.com.mx
Published on 2026-11-11

Discrepancy of 19.9% in the number of intentional homicide victims in 2025 between INEGI and SESNSP

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