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Safest Cities in Mexico

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Mexico

1 Jaltepec 15 24.9 per 1K
2 Tres Palos 12 24.9 per 1K
3 San Martín Caltenco 21 24.9 per 1K
4 Citlaltépec 30 24.9 per 1K
5 Mezcala 14 24.9 per 1K
6 San Lorenzo Axocomanitla 29 24.9 per 1K
7 Comoapan 30 24.9 per 1K
8 Primero de Mayo 30 24.9 per 1K
9 Paseos de Itzincab 31 24.9 per 1K
10 Ex-Hacienda Santa Inés 15 24.9 per 1K
11 Tamalín 30 24.9 per 1K
12 San Bartolomé Coatepec 15 24.9 per 1K
13 Lampazos de Naranjo 19 24.9 per 1K
14 Creel 06 24.9 per 1K
15 Tamazulapam Villa del Progreso 20 24.9 per 1K
16 Angamacutiro de la Unión 16 24.9 per 1K
17 San Damián Texoloc 29 24.9 per 1K
18 Sain Alto 32 24.9 per 1K
19 Atoyac 14 24.9 per 1K
20 Chalchihuapan 21 24.9 per 1K
21 Bachajón 05 24.9 per 1K
22 Benjamín Hill 26 24.9 per 1K
23 Jungapeo de Juárez 16 24.9 per 1K
24 Xocotlán 15 24.9 per 1K
25 San Luis de La Loma 12 24.9 per 1K
26 Tamiahua 30 24.9 per 1K
27 Angostura 25 24.9 per 1K
28 Capula 16 24.9 per 1K
29 Tlacotepec 17 24.9 per 1K
30 Los Tuzos 13 24.9 per 1K
31 Ocampo 28 24.9 per 1K
32 Xochitlan Todos Santos 21 24.9 per 1K
33 San Bartolo 15 24.9 per 1K
34 Ejido Hermosillo 02 24.9 per 1K
35 Tzimol 05 24.9 per 1K
36 Santa Catarina 15 24.9 per 1K
37 Soteapan 30 24.9 per 1K
38 Tayoltita 10 24.9 per 1K
39 Plan de Ayala 11 24.9 per 1K
40 La Pastoría 15 24.9 per 1K
41 Caltzontzin 16 24.9 per 1K
42 San Juan Coajomulco 15 24.9 per 1K
43 San José de Agua Azul 11 24.9 per 1K
44 Doctor Mora 11 24.9 per 1K
45 Villa Union 07 24.9 per 1K
46 Todos Santos 03 24.9 per 1K
47 Huitzila 13 24.9 per 1K
48 Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección 27 24.9 per 1K
49 El Castillo 30 24.9 per 1K
50 San Bartolo Oxtotitlán 15 24.9 per 1K
51 El Bosque 05 24.9 per 1K
52 Tecali 21 24.9 per 1K
53 Tepetzintla 30 24.9 per 1K
54 Pocitos 01 24.9 per 1K
55 Hueyotlipan 21 24.9 per 1K
56 Quintín Arauz 27 24.9 per 1K
57 Delta 02 24.9 per 1K
58 Mecatlán 30 24.9 per 1K
59 Frontera Corozal 05 24.9 per 1K
60 Santa Gertrudis 15 24.9 per 1K
61 Tianguismanalco 21 24.9 per 1K
62 Atoluca 21 24.9 per 1K
63 San José de Gracia 14 24.9 per 1K
64 Arbolada los Sauces 15 24.9 per 1K
65 X-Cán 31 24.9 per 1K
66 Chiná 04 24.9 per 1K
67 Paso del Toro 30 24.9 per 1K
68 Tlanchinol 13 24.9 per 1K
69 Salto de Agua 05 24.9 per 1K
70 San Pedro Itzicán 14 24.9 per 1K
71 Villas de Irapuato 11 24.9 per 1K
72 Santos Reyes Nopala 20 24.9 per 1K
73 San José el Vidrio 15 24.9 per 1K
74 Charo 16 24.9 per 1K
75 Huayacocotla 30 24.9 per 1K
76 Tezontepec 13 24.9 per 1K
77 Pozo de Gamboa 32 24.9 per 1K
78 Chilón 05 24.9 per 1K
79 Jicaltepec Autopan 15 24.9 per 1K
80 San Andrés Ixtlán 14 24.9 per 1K
81 Panabá 31 24.9 per 1K
82 Aldama 27 24.9 per 1K
83 Xochimanca 15 24.9 per 1K
84 Sinaloa de Leyva 25 24.9 per 1K
85 Tulcingo de Valle 21 24.9 per 1K
86 Casas Grandes 06 24.9 per 1K
87 San Mateo Ixtacalco 15 24.9 per 1K
88 Úrsulo Galván 30 24.9 per 1K
89 Tecolots 02 24.9 per 1K
90 Tierra Nueva 24 24.9 per 1K
91 Mochitlán 12 24.9 per 1K
92 Antonio Escobedo 14 24.9 per 1K
93 Pilcaya 12 24.9 per 1K
94 Peñón Blanco 10 24.9 per 1K
95 San Mateo Atarasquíllo 15 24.9 per 1K
96 Santa María Magdalena Cahuacán 15 24.9 per 1K
97 Tequexquináhuac 15 24.9 per 1K
98 Sarabia 11 24.9 per 1K
99 Manlio Fabio Altamirano 30 24.9 per 1K
100 Amayuca 17 24.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Mexico have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Jaltepec leads with just 24.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Jaltepec has just 24.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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