Safest Cities in Mexico City

Top 34 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Mexico City

1 San Pablo Oztotepec 24.9 per 1K

2 Colonia Nativitas 24.9 per 1K

3 Polanco 24.9 per 1K

4 San Miguel Topilejo 24.9 per 1K

5 San Miguel Ajusco 24.9 per 1K

6 San Antonio Tecómitl 24.9 per 1K

7 San Juan Ixtayopan 24.9 per 1K

8 San Lorenzo Acopilco 24.9 per 1K

9 Milpa Alta 24.9 per 1K

10 Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos 24.9 per 1K

11 Col. Bosques de las Lomas 24.9 per 1K

12 San Salvador Cuauhtenco 24.9 per 1K

13 San Andrés Mixquic 24.9 per 1K

14 San Francisco Tecoxpa 24.9 per 1K

15 Santa Ana Tlacotenco 24.9 per 1K

16 Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl 24.9 per 1K

17 San Pedro Atocpan 24.9 per 1K

18 Azcapotzalco 24.9 per 1K

19 Iztapalapa 24.9 per 1K

20 Gustavo Adolfo Madero 24.9 per 1K

21 Álvaro Obregón 24.9 per 1K

22 Coyoacán 24.9 per 1K

23 Tlalpan 24.9 per 1K

24 Cuauhtémoc 24.9 per 1K

25 Xochimilco 24.9 per 1K

26 Venustiano Carranza 24.9 per 1K

27 Mexico City 24.9 per 1K

28 Benito Juárez 24.9 per 1K

29 Iztacalco 24.9 per 1K

30 Miguel Hidalgo 24.9 per 1K

31 Benito Juarez 24.9 per 1K

32 Tláhuac 24.9 per 1K

33 Colonia del Valle 24.9 per 1K

34 Magdalena Contreras 24.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Mexico City have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. San Pablo Oztotepec 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. San Pablo Oztotepec 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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