Homicide Rates in Mexico by State (1990-2023)

This project provides a comprehensive dataset on intentional homicides in Mexico from 1990 to 2023, disaggregated by <b>sex</b> and <b>state</b>. It includes both raw data and tools for visualization, making it a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and analysts studying violence trends, gender disparities, and regional patterns.<b>Contents</b><b>Homicide Data</b>: Total number of male and female victims per state and year.<b>Population Data</b>: Corresponding male and female population estimates for each state and year.<b>Homicide Rates</b>: Per <b>100,000 inhabitants</b>, calculated for both sexes.<b>Choropleth Map Script</b>: A <b>Python script</b> that generates homicide rate maps using a <b>GeoJSON</b> file.<b>GeoJSON File</b>: A spatial dataset defining Mexico's state boundaries, used for mapping.<b>Sample Figure</b>: A pre-generated homicide rate map for 2023 as an example.<b>Requirements File</b>: A <code>requirements.txt</code> file listing necessary dependencies for running the script.<b>Sources</b><b>Homicide Data</b>: INEGI - Vital Statistics Microdata<b>Population Data</b>: Mexican Population Projections 2020-2070This dataset enables <b>spatial analysis</b> and <b>data visualization</b>, helping users explore homicide trends across Mexico in a structured and reproducible way.