Is Guadalajara Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Guadalajara
Safety rating
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
Women living in Guadalajara consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.4/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Is Guadalajara safe for women?
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, 2024I 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, 2024It’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, 2024Is 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, 2023Meet locals in Guadalajara
Alejandra
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I’m a 29 years old digital nomad living my last six months in Mexico before going on an adventure again. I’ve been on South America and want to keep traveling more.
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I'm from Costa Rica but I'm a mexican resident living in Guadalajara. I'm a Writer and a student about to finish my diploma in Voice Acting diploma. I have a golden retriever named Waffle. I love movies and all related to that art. I'm working on finishing my first novel and starting a podcast.
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