← Latam Crime Map / Mexico City Sources Open live map →

Is Mexico City safe for travelers?

ModerateExercise Increased Caution US State Dept — Mexico

Mexico City has a moderate safety profile. The US State Dept advises "Exercise Increased Caution" for Mexico due to crime and kidnapping in certain regions. Many visitor-friendly areas exist, but awareness of surroundings is warranted.

Mexico City safety map showing incident risk by district Explore interactive map →

What the sources say

Mexico City scores Moderate overall, but has enormous internal variation across its 16 boroughs. The tourist core — Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Juárez, historic Centro, and Coyoacán — is generally manageable with urban precautions. All three advisories rate CDMX as elevated caution but acknowledge the tourist districts are much safer than the city average.

Express kidnapping (jalón), ride-share fraud (fake Uber/Didi drivers), and phone theft are the primary visitor risks. Canada's advisory specifically warns about criminals operating taxi and rideshare scams, and only ordering rides through the verified app interface. Pickpocketing is very common in Metro and Metrobús crowded carriages. Armed robbery occurs in outer boroughs (Iztapalapa, Tláhuac, Tepito/La Merced area).

Stick to app-based rides; never flag down street taxis. Avoid the Tepito and La Merced neighbourhoods. The Metro is generally safe in major stations by day; avoid during late night. Most tourist sites — Zócalo, Chapultepec, Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo Museum — are accessible with vigilance. CDMX is very liveable for its risk score; the "moderate" rating reflects good tourist-district conditions.

Official statistics

The map covers 181 districts with differentiated risk ratings:

Generally safer Acacias (Safe), Actipan (Safe), Alamos (Safe)
Exercise extra caution Doctores (Avoid), Morelos (Avoid), Iztapalapa (Avoid)

Ratings are consolidated from the sources below, not real-time. Conditions can change — verify before travel.

Common questions

Is Mexico City safe for tourists?

Mexico City is safe for tourists who exercise reasonable vigilance. Stay in well-visited areas, avoid displaying expensive electronics or jewellery, and be cautious after dark in less-familiar neighbourhoods.

Is Mexico City safe at night?

Mexico City is reasonably safe at night in well-known tourist and residential areas. Avoid displaying valuables, use reputable transport, and be cautious in unfamiliar neighbourhoods after dark.

What are the safest neighbourhoods in Mexico City?

Based on incident data consolidated across our sources, Acacias, Actipan, Alamos are among the areas rated safer in Mexico City. Always verify current conditions with the sources listed below, as conditions can change.

Which areas of Mexico City should travellers be cautious about?

Doctores, Morelos, Iztapalapa are rated with elevated caution on our map. This reflects patterns from consolidated advisory and incident sources — conditions vary and can change, so check current guidance before travelling.

What are the main safety risks for visitors to Mexico City?

The primary risks for visitors to Mexico City are opportunistic theft, phone snatching, and pickpocketing in crowded areas. Mexico authorities note crime and kidnapping in certain regions.

Sources consulted

Last updated 2026-07-27 · Methodology · All cities