Incidencia delictiva en La Mariscal Foch un estudio criminológico del año 2025

Abstract

The Mariscal Foch district, located in the north-central part of Quito, is one of the most dynamic urban areas in the Ecuadorian capital. Over the decades, this sector has transformed from a residential area for Quito's elite into a hub of high commercial demand for tourism and nightlife. The objective of this research was to analyze the main crimes committed in the Mariscal Foch district during the year 2025. Using a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with public officials to understand their perceptions of crime rates in the Mariscal Foch area. The results show that crime in the Mariscal Foch district during 2025 is primarily concentrated in property crimes, such as robbery and theft, occurring more frequently at night and during peak hours. The study also identified the presence of micro-trafficking as a recurring activity, as well as a spatial distribution of crime in specific high-concentration areas, particularly Plaza Foch and surrounding streets. The profile of offenders shows a predominance of males and young people, while institutional control measures, although frequent, have a limited and temporary impact. It is concluded that the security problem in La Mariscal Foch stems from a structured dynamic, influenced by social, urban, and economic factors, which necessitates the implementation of comprehensive, targeted, and sustained strategies aimed at both crime control and prevention.