Is Mexico City Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mexico City

Safety rating

Moderate
3.2 /5

Women living in Mexico City consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Mexico City 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 35 experiences

Safety rating:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.1/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2/5A bit worried

How safe is Mexico City?

Ari

Ari

If you do your research and keep to safe areas you should be fine. You shouldn't be going out alone after dark or taking Ubers and taxis alone as a woman (I wouldn't take the risk in daylight either, alone that is). Sadly the situation isn't the best right now. I do go out alone during the day, to take walks and go places and I don't feel like something is going to happen to me. Don't go into dodgy areas and be really aware of clubs, there are many stories of people being drugged, male and female. It's a place where your senses have to be alert, but not in a way that you should be looking around every corner and full of anxiety. Just be smart and attentive and keep to not-dodgy places and you'll be fine. I do want people to come and if you're smart, you'll be safe 😊

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Safety really depends on the zone, although you always have to be alert to your surroundings. Metrobus tends to be safer than metro in my experience. I wouldn’t advice anyone to be alone after dark, if you can try to be surrounded by other people

Posted: April 25, 2025
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Yan

Yan

It’s a nice city to visiting around. People is friendly, public transport is easy, you have so many options to do. I don’t feel insecure when I walk alone, just be careful about some specific zones, or don’t do it too late.

Posted: April 23, 2025
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Depends a lot on the zone where you go, there are good parts and ones I would definitely not go (left and right side of the city respectively) if you stay together with your friends after dark it’s alright, stay in the crowds, stay in the light of the streets, never look like you do not know where you are going

Posted: April 10, 2025
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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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Natalia

Natalia

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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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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Aleymir

Aleymir

Unfortunately Mexico is not safe for woman and we keep fighting for it but is not a nightmare once you find the right people and support. Scams are so common here as well but you have to rely on some local to help you

Posted: January 11, 2025
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Karina

Karina

Depends on the neighborhood, time of day an year. It's quite safe in the touristy areas, but you have to follow your instincts and be tuned to your surroundings in general. Generally speaking, it's safe, but always be aware.

Posted: January 1, 2025
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It depends a lot on where you are. The entire downtown area is very safe and the people are very friendly, but the surrounding areas not so much. There can be dangerous situations but they are very avoidable, it's very clear where it can be dangerous and where it isn't.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Is Mexico City worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 56 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

1 week will not be enough . Mexico city it's so big. Safety stuff In Mexico city There are female only subway cars so I guess there is historically some violence against women stuff, not trying to scare ppl, but just something to be aware of, I wore my backpack on the front of me to prevent mugging as that's something I don't want to experince But there is also history of the city reforming dangerous neighborhoods like tepito for tourism, And locals may be curious about you But it's a city, ppl mostly managing their own lives /mind their business The culture has some toxic workaholic as well so expect to see tired people on the way to here and there But you'll find warm presence and virtuous people too, like 98% But don't : - Be drunk /loud in public(drinking in public is Illegal and if you stand out you will get robbed by police/targeted by randoms etc) - Take weird offers, ie. Instead of random cab people,Take a reputable rideshare or what locals say is a trusted cab company, or the public transit or collectivos - be alone - go where you can be isolated Do: - enjoy locals/travel experienced ppl, get the right attention not the wrong attention - Dress down, seriously look as poor/mundane as possible lol imo I have not personally gotten into trouble, where my safety was at risk but I've done questionable things like visit people's homes. But hey at least I travelled in groups or pairs. There are people who want to warn/avoid others getting in trouble too One dude who I partied w a few nights he was living in Mexico for years, but one night I saw him it already happened;he was standing alone drunk at night(2 am) and get robbed by the police and he said it was his first time lol, he had to borrow a phone to call his relatives... And also this one traveller who before I saw him, visited a really remote village and was surrounded by teenagers with bats and got robbed(also at night). When I met him he had a gash on his forehead that healed. Was a chill guy, he was Mexican though and felt p betrayed by his ppl So there's a balance I haven't heard cases of outright violence with girls, probably something that only comes out in a hush hush conversation, not in the open. I just had cases where ppl seriously shoot their shot way too much I have also met actually quite a big handful of solo female travellers, even ones with loud /princess personalities lol but definitely helps so much to learn some of the language. If anyone knows Spanish super awesome in your group, always helps to use Duolingo, which was designed by Stanford ppl specifically for English -> Spanish learners. Duolingo is very decent for romantic/Latin languages

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Mariale

Mariale

Panama

Solo travel

Mexico is a great place to travel. I would say that it’s not as dangerous as other people make it seem as long as you are in a safe area like Roman Norte or Romas you can have so much fun and have a peaceful time while feeling safe, of course just being careful About the places you visit. it’s very inexpensive and the culture is just beautiful. I would recommend that 100%.

Posted: February 27, 2025
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Meet locals in Mexico City

Ari

Ari

About Me

Hey, I'm Ari, I'm 25 and from Mexico. I've always been passionate about travel and exploring new places, especially if they're in nature 🌿 It's my dream to live in a Van, learn how to surf and build/be part of a community of like-minded people. I don't currently own my own home so I can't do exchanges, but I'm always open to meeting up and showing someone around 😊 Some things I like are: chocolate cake, photography, hiking, playing guitar, making videos, drawing, animals and the beach!

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Norelle

Norelle

About Me

Hello!! I’m Norelle from Mexico, I’m 18 and looking forward to start solo traveling around the world :) It’s very exciting but also very scary, so I’m more than happy to get any advice

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Safety in Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City safe?

Women living in Mexico City consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is Mexico City safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Mexico City consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Mexico City?

Women living in Mexico City consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Mexico City?

Women living in Mexico City 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 City?

Women living in Mexico City consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Mexico City consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Mexico City?

Women living in Mexico City consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Mexico City?

Women living in Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

Women living in Mexico City consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Mexico City consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.