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

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Playa del Carmen consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

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:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Playa del Carmen safe for women?

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

4.2 /5

based on 8 experiences from female travelers

Monica

Monica

United States

Group travel

I loved PDC and will be returning September 2024. I stayed at the reef 28 and I can't express how great they were! It's an adult's only AI and it's surprisingly inexpensive. It was a 5-minute walk to the beach, one block away from 5th avenue, I didn't feel unsafe walking around at night, lots of music and nightlife. Make sure to check out Xcaret! It's an Eco Park, we were able to float throughout an underground river, saw multiple animal, swam with dolphins, relaxed on the beach, watched native performances, I 100% plan to go back again! I was there for 5 days, not including flight and hotel, I spent about $700 (almost $200 of it was the price of swimming with the dolphins, which I highly suggest, it was a very spiritual experience)

Posted: June 30, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Okarina

Okarina

Mexico

Family travel

This is gonna be a long one lol I've been to Playa several times and love it Beautiful and generally quiet town in the middle of the "Costa Maya". The best part is how close everything is: Cancun is around 1 hour away, just like Tulum; Puerto Morelos is around 40 minutes away; if you wanna try snorkeling in Cozumel, just go downtown and head to the port to book a ferry; if you want to swim near sea turtles, Akumal is about 25-30 minutes from the city center, the Xcaret parks are also nearby (around 20 minutes by car from the city). If you want to have a less packed day, the Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue) is bursting with bars and restaurants to try. I'd totally recommend "Taco mx" on 10th Avenue for some real mexican flavor, "Rolandi's" for some italian, "Nikkori" for Japanese, and for an insta-worthy dessert, there are rose shaped gelatos at "Amorino" (there's two of them on 5th av). If you're looking for something more lowkey, there's also a really nice gelato place over 45th Av and 8th street, called chelatto. About accommodations, there's something for every budget and type of traveler: from all-inclusive luxury hotels, like Hilton, Marriot, Xcaret, Velas, and Wyndham, to hostels all over 5th and 10 Av, to airbnbs in the quieter areas (DM if you want more info on this one! I know a few property managers and could try to make finding a place to stay so much easier). Depending on where you stay, renting a car would usually make things easier, but it really depends on your schedule. For budget... eating out at restaurants is usually around 60-70 USD for two people (this includes non alcoholic drinks, entrees and main meals) and going to the grocery stores and buying food for 4-5 days, is usually around 80 USD. Feel free to DM me if you want more tips! I could even help with your schedule if you're having questions about it

Posted: May 2, 2024
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Meet locals in Playa del Carmen

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Marygel

About Me

Hi! My name is Maria but all my friends call me Marygel :) I'm from Oaxaca, Mexico and I'm starting the traveling journey. I loooooove dogs and pets in general. Love to learn things and share what I know.

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Penelope

Penelope

About Me

Art, nature and adventure lover,epicurean, artist and designer, spiritually inclined NLP student. Healthy lifestyle. Student of life forever! Canadian living in Mexico!

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Safety in Mexico

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 2.9 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 3.3 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 2.6 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 1.8 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 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 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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