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 36 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?

Fernanda

Fernanda

Mexico has some initiatives to make women feel a little safer. For example, we have women-exclusive spaces in the subway and buses and there are emergency buttons around the city. However, it’s always best to stay alert and have some precautions. I wouldn’t recommend walking alone in the dark, or visiting specific areas in the city (like Tepito or other neighborhoods known for their crime rate) Also, most girls around here will help you if you feel unsafe in any situation, so always reach out for help if you need it!

Posted: June 22, 2025
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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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Is Mexico City worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 58 experiences from female travelers

Rocio

Rocio

Mexico

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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Solo travel

Mexico City is such a beautiful city with many fun things to do and wonderful food! If I had any trouble getting around or getting clarification on something, people were very kind and helpful! I felt mostly safe as a solo traveler, just still on guard as normal, just to be on the safe side. I HIGHLY recommend going to Teotihuacán (it’s about 45 min to an hour outside of Mexico City, worth it!!) to do the hot air balloon ride over the pyramids at sunrise. I’ve also heard Tolantongo is a worthwhile drive as well! I stayed at a hostel inside the city, it was super affordable and they were super friendly and welcoming - for this I used HostelWorld app. Also Didi is like Uber but more local, that came in handy getting around!

Posted: June 23, 2025
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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.