Is Mexico Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mexico

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

Women living in Mexico consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Mexico consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 117 experiences

Safety rating:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

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?

Lilian

Lilian

Hermosillo

Hermosillo is a place that you don’t want to be alone in the dark and you have to be careful also in Uber and more in public transport. It’s very common that men said something with sexual connotation but it’s not that common for rape.

Posted: July 21, 2025
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Ximena

Ximena

Mexico City

There are zones where you can feel really save, otherwise you should be aware of your belongings such as cellphone, wallet, etc. because those things can be stolen from you in public places and you might not notice it

Posted: July 21, 2025
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Larissa

Larissa

Mexico City

Fairly safe if you’re accompanied by someone all times or stay at safe zones in the city, I feel the need to tell my friends and family when I arrive save at at place, always know where I am and look for safe zones

Posted: July 20, 2025
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Guadalajara

I've lived here my whole life and have never experienced anything bad happen to me. I don't live in a bad part of the city (but also not in the privileged, rich part which is safer), and I still haven't felt at risk.

Posted: July 19, 2025
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Abigail

Abigail

Xalapa

Xalapa is a city full of students, it is supposed to be safe for all of us but like every Mexican city it has a certain amount of crime, you can be robbed at night but nothing too dangerous if you have company, me as a citizen had never experienced anything dangerous in my entire life here and I am a partying person so I'm used to be be out after dark, if you have company and a good plan out everything would be just fine

Posted: July 15, 2025
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Tijuana

Usually if you decide not to engage with people in sketchy circles, you should be fine, but as a tourist you are more likely to get mugged or scammed than as a local. It is very crucial that you look up the neighborhoods where anything is located and not to stray from the more quiet areas in the city. The nightlife is also relatively safe as long as you stay in clubs and don't go to people's houses or any unknown third locations.

Posted: July 10, 2025
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Is Mexico worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 180 experiences from female travelers

Rocio

Rocio

Mexico

Mexico City, Group travel

I had amazing time with family and friends, I initially had no idea what Mexico City would be like, but as the time went on I realized on my own terms how incredible the city is. There’s is so much to do and the food is delicious.

Posted: July 14, 2025
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Samantha

Samantha

United States

Tulum, Solo travel

Tulum was very pricey as it was definitely a tourist town. In order to get onto a beach you had to generally pay to get into any vicinity or buy drinks food at their vicinity to get beach access. You could go to the free beaches but they were full of people & trash. I felt fairly safe but as a woman always stayed diligent. I rode a bicycle all around. There are some cenotes worth checking out for sure!

Posted: June 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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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 3.4 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 2.6 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 2.7 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.