Is Mexico Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mexico
Safety rating
Women living in Mexico consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Mexico consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 31.8% percentage of women in Mexico have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 105 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Mexico?
Alondra
Morelia
I've lived here nearly 7 years now(including collage) and I've felt really good. However I must say that when doing any type of activities at time time it's always better to have a friend and at day time it's pretty okay but I always recomendado letting a friend or love one know about you and your whereabouts.
Posted: May 10, 2025Ahome
Normally as everywhere there are some people who bother you on the street they are always men, this place is safe when you are accompanied I do not recommend that you are on your own at night or very early. On the other hand, there are always police everywhere and shops or places to go if you need help, people are friendly to foreigners.
Posted: April 30, 2025Guanajuato City
It is a touristic city, so in the city center there are usually plenty of people, and police officers walking by from time to time. Avoid dark alleys and zones too far from the center too late at night as people are concerned about getting robbed. Aside from that, it is a pretty safe city, and the government takes measures because the city is touristy. Nearby cities in Guanajato are not as safe as the capital
Posted: April 27, 2025
Ari
Mexico City
If you do your research and keep to safe areas you should be fine. You shouldn't be going out alone after dark or taking Ubers and taxis alone as a woman (I wouldn't take the risk in daylight either, alone that is). Sadly the situation isn't the best right now. I do go out alone during the day, to take walks and go places and I don't feel like something is going to happen to me. Don't go into dodgy areas and be really aware of clubs, there are many stories of people being drugged, male and female. It's a place where your senses have to be alert, but not in a way that you should be looking around every corner and full of anxiety. Just be smart and attentive and keep to not-dodgy places and you'll be fine. I do want people to come and if you're smart, you'll be safe 😊
Posted: April 27, 2025
Betsabe
Tlalpan
Normally safe but depends as everything in Mexico City smoke which specific neighborhoods you are. But it has a big amount of safe spaces including rich people zones that tend to be well protected.
Posted: April 27, 2025Betsabe
Colonia Miguel Hidalgo
It tends to be a not that complicated demarcation but as everything in Mexico city it depends on the neighborhood. Being in the south has some neighborhoods not that well connected that may require more rural transportations but also has very rich zones that tend to be well protected.
Posted: April 27, 2025Mexico City
Safety really depends on the zone, although you always have to be alert to your surroundings. Metrobus tends to be safer than metro in my experience. I wouldn’t advice anyone to be alone after dark, if you can try to be surrounded by other people
Posted: April 25, 2025
Yan
Mexico City
It’s a nice city to visiting around. People is friendly, public transport is easy, you have so many options to do. I don’t feel insecure when I walk alone, just be careful about some specific zones, or don’t do it too late.
Posted: April 23, 2025
Giselle
Colonia Condesa
The area is quite safe and considered one of the best for tourists in Mexico City. While there may be a few dimly lit spots around Parque España and Parque México at night, they generally pose no concern for traveler
Posted: April 20, 2025
Verónica
Guadalajara
Depends on the area where you're at and the time. Down town it's fine, you can walk and find a lot of people but for me it's better to walk before 9pm, it's ok if you want to walk later I just personally feel a bit unsafe there.
Posted: April 12, 2025Is Mexico worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 177 experiences from female travelers
Alena
Russia
Cancún, Solo travel
I had a solo trip to Cancun, Mexico, and I fell in love with this country! I felt very safe and comfortable. Local people are very friendly and nice. I even became friends with my host, and we are staying in touch ever since. I saw Chichen Itza, went scuba diving at Isla Mujeres and just had the best time in my life. Looking forward to go there again!
Posted: May 4, 2025Puerto Vallarta, Solo travel
My experience in Puerto Vallarta was not so good I didn't feel safe only in the big squares, there were people smoking weed at a public transport stop where there were children and families, I respect that but there are also places. The food was not as good or a good size I ate sushi in Plaza Caracol and expected more. Public transport is a bad thing if you are a foreigner and you don't have change, the driver does not let you pass. I was mostly in the sea and walking shopping along the boardwalk and there is a variety of prices for different budgets but preferably it is greater than 2000 Mexican pesos.
Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Meet locals in Mexico
Dana
About Me
Hi there! I’m Dana, I’m a 25 queer girl from Mexico. I started solo traveling last year and I LOVE it. Looking for meeting with new people and discovering new places ❤️
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Alondra
About Me
Hello every one. I'm Alondra but I go by Alo for short lol or Almond(random fact,my best friend's family gave me that nickname) Im 26 aquarius girly♒️, love making new friends. We all come with our story filled with so much life. And I think it's something so beautiful that we can create memories to add to sed story, full of life, color,happiness and feelings💜 Holii soy Alondra pero de cariño soy alo o Almendra (dato curioso ese nombre me lo puso la familia de mi mejor amiga). Tengo 26 años niña acuario♒️ jeje, me encanta conocer nuevas amigas ya que cada una viene con una historia llena de vida. Creo que es super hermoso que podamos crear memorias nuevas para agregar le a dicha historia, llena de colores,alegrías y sentimientos 💜
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Safety in Mexico
Mexico City
Cancún
Playa del Carmen
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Escondido
Oaxaca City
Mérida
Cuernavaca
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Hermosillo
Mexicali
Tijuana
Tampico
Guanajuato City
Tequisquiapan
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