Is Playa del Carmen Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Playa del Carmen

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 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 6 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.8/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Playa del Carmen?

Julia

Julia

Don’t walk alone after dark - always go places with someone. Know where not to go. If you’re in doubt, ask. I only ever take cabs and send my live location to a family member on WA. otherwise really good!

Posted: February 8, 2025
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It can be relatively safe if you don’t venture in zones you should not, I chose to live in Playacar because it’s nicer and safer even tho the rents are higher. Try to never be by yourself at night time.

Posted: December 26, 2024
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Its nice! The main square is super touristy and safe, you will get drugs offer at the bars and nightclubs, even at the streets. You can walk by the 5th street freely but if you walk a few blocks away from the main area or if you are around the beach very late you might get robbed.

Posted: October 4, 2024
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Catherine

Catherine

It really depends on the zone that you are in. It is so important to get to know that downtown, generally speaking fifth Avenue and 10th St. area is pretty safe. A lot of foreigners living there, very well lit. Most Mexicans here speak English and most are helpful. Just don’t venture out of the city center to places you do not know by yourself at night, other than that you should be fine! 

Posted: July 31, 2024
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Penelope

Penelope

I’ve been living in Playa Del Carmen as a single woman for the last 2 1/2 years and I feel safe here in the center area. I’ve never had any problems and there is a lot of police who patrol around. People are very friendly and respectful

Posted: June 13, 2024
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Is Playa del Carmen worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

Traveling to Playa del Carmen was one of the best experiences I’ve had. It was so lush and tropical, the culture was so rich and vibrant. It was very affordable to go out and explore and shop around local markets and streets. I never felt unsafe and it was mostly always populated and busy. Definitely will be going back!

Posted: December 27, 2024
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Group travel

Playa del Carmen is beautiful but do not go in August it’s extremely hot and the beaches smell bad. I got a heat rash and burned my skin tremendously so I would say definitely visits just not in August

Posted: November 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is Playa del Carmen safe?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Playa del Carmen safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Playa del Carmen?

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