### The Most Violent Neighborhoods in Tijuana: Zona Centro, Zona Urbana, and Camino Verde
According to data from the Baja California Secretariat of Citizen Security, the three neighborhoods experiencing the highest rates of violence in Tijuana during 2024 are Zona Centro, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, and Camino Verde. Together, these areas account for 14.78% of the city’s total reported crimes.
#### Detailed Crime Statistics
– **Zona Centro**: This area has recorded 1,795 crime reports between January and June 2024. The most prevalent crime is drug dealing, with 236 reports, followed by property damage (168), simple theft (156), vehicle theft (129), other thefts without violence (129), violent theft (116), fraud (99), intentional injuries (99), threats (96), and various other crimes (569).
– **Zona Urbana Río Tijuana**: This neighborhood has logged 1,192 crime reports. The primary issues are property damage (181 cases), fraud (127), vehicle theft (108), other thefts with violence (118), drug dealing (64), simple theft (57), intentional injuries (48), threats (44), and culpable homicide (37), with 408 other miscellaneous crimes.
– **Camino Verde**: This locality has seen 906 complaints. Domestic violence tops the list with 122 incidents, followed closely by drug dealing (121), property damage (61), vehicle theft (59), intentional injuries (49), qualified homicides (45), violent theft (41), threats (40), other thefts without violence (25), and various other crimes (34).
#### Ongoing Prevention and Security Measures
José Fernando Sánchez González, the head of the Municipal Secretariat for Citizen Security and Protection, mentioned ongoing efforts including patrols and vigilance programs. These efforts utilize applications like the Purple Button and the Emergency Button, alongside QR codes.
> “Regular patrol operations, programs such as secure commerce where surveillance is conducted via applications and QR codes placed in businesses, are continually checked. We focus our efforts on areas of high criminal activity,” González stated.
#### Most Common Crimes
According to the Incidence Page, the top crimes in Tijuana for 2024 are vehicle theft (2,837 reports), drug dealing (2,495), and domestic violence (2,393). However, González emphasizes that domestic violence and property damage are the most prevalent, which contrasts with the published data.
> “Domestic violence is the most reported issue, accounting for 14% of emergency situations. Property damage, related to property crimes, comes next. While vehicle theft and drug dealing are significant, they are not the most frequent,” González explained.
Despite this, property damage still ranks lower than vehicle theft, drug dealing, and domestic violence, suggesting a disparity with the official statements.
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### Additional News on Tijuana’s Crime Situation
#### Surge in Crime Rates in Tijuana’s Tourist Areas
New data reveals that tourist-heavy areas in Tijuana are experiencing a surge in crimes, particularly targeting visitors. Reports have cataloged increased incidents of theft, scams, and assault, urging local authorities to boost their security measures to protect the tourism sector, which is vital for the city’s economy.
#### Heightened Patrols in Residential Neighborhoods
In response to growing concerns, the police department has intensified patrols in various residential neighborhoods. Recent initiatives involve collaborative efforts with community leaders to improve surveillance and reporting mechanisms, thereby aiming to mitigate crime rates and foster a safer living environment.
#### Introduction of Advanced Surveillance Technology
The municipal government has introduced advanced surveillance technology to curb crime effectively. The new system includes upgraded CCTV cameras with facial recognition capabilities and AI-driven analytics to enhance real-time monitoring and prompt intervention by law enforcement.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on safety and crime prevention in Tijuana.