Is Mérida Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mérida

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Mérida consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.1 /5

Women living in Mérida consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 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:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.7/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Mérida?

Anne

Anne

It is very safe , it’s the safest state in Mexico there is police patrolling everywhere also at night , security cameras in the city , as any place in the world there are safest places than others , avoid walking alone at night. Here it’s not typical to hear about violence or hate crimes but maybe robbing it’s more common if you are not aware of your belongings

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Merida is probably the safest city in Mexico, very quiet and clean, if you are looking for parties this is not the place, the nightlife is kind of boring, I recommend to visit Merida in winter otherwise is gonna be very hot

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Merida is one of the safest cities in Mexico, people’s culture here is amaizing, heartwarming and kind. However, like every other big city, and specifically the past couple of year because of the growth, there are zones were I wouldn’t want to walk alone. I think being careful is the key, the level of awareness you should have, depends on the level of danger around, lucky me, Merida is safe enough that I never experienced anything that dangerous to make me stop loving it.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Fatima

Fatima

Is the safest city in Mexico, the police is everywhere, they are very respectful and nice. The North area is the safest in the city, it is very walkable and secure. Public transportation and Uber are really secure, I have always transported with Uber for 5 years, I haven’t had any dangerous or uncomfortable experience.

Posted: July 9, 2024
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Mérida is the second safe city in all America Continent, and the first safe city in Latinoamérica for 2024. Is a very safe but warm city, there is a lot to do around and in the city. The nearest beach is around 35 min driving and the cenotes in around 1 hr driving.

Posted: June 22, 2024
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Is Mérida worth visiting?

Couple travel

Merida is reported as the safest city in Mexico and coming from Germany (which is usually pretty safe), merida really felt like home. Of course, you shouldn’t stay out at night by yourself and rather take an Uber than walking but when you have some sense of your surroundings you will probably feel safe. The city and people are really friendly and food is amazing.

Posted: May 2, 2024
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Meet locals in Mérida

Anne

Anne

About Me

🌱🌎🦥🏄‍♀️🌊 Hi! I’m Ana or Anne from Mexico. I’m a hippie soul that loves adventure, nature, camping, roadtrips, exploring , music , art and plants if you also like any of these we’ll get along well, I love getting to know about new cultures and places around the world through people.

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Eve

Eve

About Me

There's one of my favorite writers who said we all should treat well each other. I do my best to live that way. I love to meet new people and make new friends. If you're in my city and need an advice or just company, feel free to let me know. ^^

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Safety in Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Is Mérida safe?

Women living in Mérida consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Mérida safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Mérida consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Mérida?

Women living in Mérida consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Mérida?

Women living in Mérida consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Mérida?

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Mérida?

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Mérida?

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Mérida consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5