Is Mexico Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Mexico consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Mexico consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 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 128 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Mexico?
Mexico City
Daylight in good areas is ok, try not to go out at night alone. The touristic areas are usually safe, just be aware of pickpockets on crowded places, there are some safe areas at night when theres still people around.
Posted: October 7, 2025
Debbie
Playa del Carmen
It's safe even when you can read a lot of things about Mexico! Of course, there's a lot of people around from a lot of different countries and sometimes when people drink they do stupid things but everything it's good, no worries 👍
Posted: October 6, 2025
Sabine
Lomas Verdes
Compared to other parts of Mexico State or Mexico City I would say Lomas Verdes is a pretty decent place to live. Public transport is a problem, you need a car to go anywhere since there are few bus routes and vehicles. Theres also a lot of traffic. There’s not much crime, a bit of burglary and assault sometimes
Posted: September 7, 2025Mexico City
When saying in the expat neighborhood, I always feel safe, day and night. That being said, I do not venture out of these main neighborhoods at night. Leah’s have to be traveling smart of course, but in the two years I’ve lived here I’ve felt very secure so far.
Posted: August 23, 2025Mexico City
Mexico is not the safest place on earth. But if you are carefull it's okay. As a woman you can use public transport without fear thanks to the compartments reserved for women at the front of the transport. Also, you should not show too many signs of wealth.
Posted: August 20, 2025Is Mexico worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 186 experiences from female travelers
Cynthia
Colombia
Mexico City, Group travel
You generally feel safe in Mexico City if you’re in the “good” side of the city. People are super friendly, the transportation system is efficient and the food is amazing!!! Don’t miss churrería el Moro, the best churros I’ve tried!!! For good tacos go to el cocuyo, so good!
Posted: September 8, 2025Experienced: November, 2023Safety in Mexico
