Is Mexico Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mexico

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Mexico consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Mexico consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

31.8%

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 94 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.9/5A bit worried

How safe is Mexico?

Mexico

Mexico it’s safe but it always not safe if you get in the wrong places or you. Don’t know the people, so just always have to be careful and aware that maybe someone can do something to you if you don’t pay attention

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Rocio

Rocio

Oaxaca City

As a woman the city could definitely be better at. The best thing are the efforts in city transportation and public spaces for woman to be protected in general and more at night. I’ve been living alone in Oaxaca for about a year, and luckily I’ve been able to walk around at all hours of the day with little to no incidences. It definitely varies area to area.

Posted: March 25, 2025
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Mexico City

I feel very safe here. I’m also street smart and I don’t drink alcohol and I’m physically strong and a yogi. So I feel safe everywhere. I think most places are safe for women. It’s usually the people we know best who end up being the most dangerous in our lives. Sadly.

Posted: March 23, 2025
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Victoria

Victoria

Mexicali

Mexicali is safe only when moving in groups, to my experience, sice it's harder to be approached by strangers with alternate intentions. It's fairly common that in bus stops women get sexually harassed or gropped by random men, so I wouldn't recommed just as I wouldn't recommend private transportation apps since they don't feel reliable unless you are acompanied buy at least two other people.

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Natalia

Natalia

Mexico City

The city is very nice, the people are so friendly, the public transport is cleaning and safe, Mexico City is also famous for its museums some of these have free tickets, diverse meals, It blends modernity with tradition, offering a dynamic mix of the old and the new.

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Mexico City

There are many areas in the city that feel safe, especially during the day. Condesa, Roma, Narvarte and del Valle are quite safe at any hour. Some neighborhoods are unsafe, but they are outside the more touristic areas.

Posted: February 22, 2025
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Yasmine

Yasmine

Cancún

Cancún is very safe especially in the hotel zone. It’s Americanized and has a lot of torism. People in this area specifically are very welcoming and warm. I haven’t had a bad interaction with the locals.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Julia

Julia

Playa del Carmen

Don’t walk alone after dark - always go places with someone. Know where not to go. If you’re in doubt, ask. I only ever take cabs and send my live location to a family member on WA. otherwise really good!

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Giuliana

Giuliana

Puebla

I have walked during the daylight only. It was ok feel like I’m in a countryside city. People are kind and simple. I’ll come back with more information tomorrow as I will walk around the city centre and get to know the city better.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Cynthia

Cynthia

Mexico

Even though there is some crime going around often that spots are really safe Mexico‘s government make sure that tourists are safe and the most popular places are pretty safe. Use uber and avoid walking alone by night and using flashy jewelry

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Is Mexico worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 169 experiences from female travelers

Punta Allen, Family travel

We actually felt incredibly safe but we are quite sure that someone stole my mums phone that was a little bummer but we were drunk so it was a little our fault. Apart from that everybody was incredibly welcoming and we got invited to a party in another hotel by some fisher guy. The animals and the snorkeling there are AMAZING! And there’d are so few people…go and enjoy this hidden paradies!😍☀️

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Spain

Mexico, Solo travel

I traveled to Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca and it was a great experience as a solo female traveler. I felt safe in those two cities and I made really nice and friendly people. They are also offering nice activities.

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Alejandra

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Hello, I'm a Mexican who is about to tour the world so I'll be happy to chat and share travel ideas.

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Miranda

About Me

Hi! My name is Miranda, I’m 22 y/o studying architecture at Tec de Monterrey México. I love photography, traveling, drawing, music, and meeting new people :)

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Safety in Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico safe?

Women living in Mexico consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Mexico safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Mexico consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Mexico?

Women living in Mexico consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.