Domestic violence and theft are the most frequently committed crimes in Tabasco; governor points to the past

In Tabasco, domestic violence and theft are the most prevalent crimes. Official data from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) paints a grim picture, exacerbated by the high perception of insecurity among citizens.

According to October statistics, domestic violence skyrocketed with 566 registered cases, solidifying its position as the most frequent crime. This data aligns with the 2021 National Survey on the Dynamics of Household Relationships (ENDIREH), which already indicated that 68.7% of women over 15 years of age in Tabasco had suffered some form of violence in their lifetime.

Theft ranked second with 185 cases, accounting for almost half of the criminal activity in the municipality of Centro, which saw 1,846 crimes in the month, representing 48.4% of the state total.

Surveys conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), such as the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU) and the National Survey of Victimization and Public Security Perception (ENVIPE), have consistently ranked Villahermosa among the cities with the highest perceived risk in the country, even reaching first place nationally in previous quarters. Although the most recent reports indicate a slight improvement (from 83% to 80%), the capital of Tabasco remains in the top 15 cities with the highest perception of insecurity nationwide.

Despite public complaints and concerns expressed by various sectors and communities in Tabasco regarding Governor Javier May Rodríguez, he has attributed the complexity of the problem to the strengthening of criminal structures during past administrations.

This response has been perceived by some citizens as an attempt to shirk immediate responsibility and a failure to implement effective strategies. Residents, especially in critical areas like Centro, Cárdenas, Huimanguillo, and Comalcalco, continue to await decisive action to address the emergency. The number of unreported crimes, such as extortion and fraud, suggests that the reality of crime is even more serious than statistics reflect, casting doubt on the effectiveness of current security measures under the May administration.

Source: excelsior