Is Guadalajara Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Guadalajara

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.2 /5

Women living in Guadalajara consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Guadalajara consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 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 5 experiences

Safety rating:

2.2/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.3/5Very Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5Not at all worried

How safe is Guadalajara?

Verónica

Verónica

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, 2025
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Guadalajara’s hotspots and touristic spots are fairly safe in the daytime. But for a solo female traveller you really ought to be careful after dark, and ask locals about safety precautions and possible dangers.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Guadalajara it’s a great destination if you come to Mexico. It’s full of cultural spots and new trendy places when it comes to art, design or even fashion. It’s a very safe city but you have to be careful in some areas

Posted: September 8, 2024
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I think Guadalajara is mostly safe, at least in the most touristy places and during the day, maybe I would be a bit more cautious at night and avoid to walk alone. Always keep an eye on your stuff, there might be pickpockets in some areas

Posted: August 18, 2024
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It’s a great city but if you’re open eyes and careful in the nightlife because the violence against women is increasing a lot But the people, in general, are nice and warm. You have to be careful walking at night and also for the uber

Posted: May 15, 2024
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Is Guadalajara worth visiting?

Solo travel

A fun and interesting place to visit, delicious food, a great variety of nightlife, beautiful views, the people are quite friendly, there are many affordable accommodation options, it is a big city.

Posted: June 7, 2023Experienced: June, 2023
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Meet locals in Guadalajara

Verónica

Verónica

About Me

Hiii, I'm Verónica, from Mexico. I'm biologist, scuba diver and vegan too, I love to explore nature especially the marine life. I've been solo traveling since 2022 after a breakup and that helped me to live a great life adventure, so I want to keep exploring other places and meet other people around the world. It's wonderful to find traveler women communities to help each other and share great moments.

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Karen

Karen

About Me

Hi! Im Karen i'm 31. I like to dedícate time to mi personal grouth and doing activities that sum to that like doing yoga, hikking, past time in nature, with friends, family and my cats ✨️🔆 ✨️🔆

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Safety in Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Is Guadalajara safe?

Women living in Guadalajara consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.

Is Guadalajara safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Guadalajara consider walking alone at night to be very unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.3 out of 5

Is public transport safe in Guadalajara?

Women living in Guadalajara consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Guadalajara?

Women living in Guadalajara consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Guadalajara?

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Guadalajara?

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Guadalajara?

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Guadalajara consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.