2019 Mexico Annual Cargo Theft Report
Report Highlights:
- Cargo theft in 2019 decreased by 1% from 2018, increased 16% from 2017
- State of Mexico and Puebla account for 59% of cargo theft across Mexico
- Hijackings dominate as preferred M.O. for cargo thieves
- Most cargo thefts happen while vehicle is In-Transit
- Food & Drinks, Chemicals and Building & Industrial are the most stolen product types
- Mexico Ring Road (CEM) continues to rank as Severe for risk of cargo theft
- Trends indicate cargo thefts will become increasingly violent in 2020
- Companies advised to develop security programs aimed at crime prevention to mitigate risk
