Is Playa del Carmen Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Playa del Carmen
Safety rating
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
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
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: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Playa del Carmen?
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
Monica@1965
Playa is moderately safe, every area is walkable without harassment. Also public transport is easy and safe, but you can take your dog in every transportation, yet you do it without paying for your animal. The center could be more violent in the weekends.
Posted: January 18, 2025It 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, 2024Its 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
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
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, 2024Is Playa del Carmen worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Monica@1965
Mexico
Solo travel
I love Lido in the beach, eating with your feet in the sand with a wonderful view. And when finished you can go to Zensibar to dance all night long! The fifth avenue is lovely for shopping and more restaurants.
Posted: January 18, 2025Group 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, 2024Meet locals in Playa del Carmen
Monica@1965
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I am a digital nomad traveling mostly in Latin America. For more information check my website https://moniquetoonen.com
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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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