Crime Comparison Between Mexico City and Cancun 
Index  | Mexico City | Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Index: | 66.59 | 54.55 |
| Safety Scale: | 33.41 | 45.45 |
| Mexico City | Cancun | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Level of crime | High 76.62 | High 60.82 | ||
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | High 75.70 | High 70.00 | ||
| Worries home broken and things stolen | Moderate 56.45 | Moderate 54.05 | ||
| Worries being mugged or robbed | High 73.58 | Moderate 57.55 | ||
| Worries car stolen | High 63.02 | Moderate 48.10 | ||
| Worries things from car stolen | High 67.20 | Moderate 56.13 | ||
| Worries attacked | High 60.18 | Moderate 49.76 | ||
| Worries being insulted | Moderate 49.91 | Low 37.87 | ||
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | Low 29.17 | Low 29.46 | ||
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | High 66.57 | High 60.89 | ||
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | High 72.52 | Moderate 57.31 | ||
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | High 76.92 | Moderate 57.18 | ||
| Problem corruption and bribery | Very High 86.09 | High 73.28 | ||
| Contributors: | 610 | 109 | ||
| Last Update: | 4 March 2026 | 24 February 2026 | ||
Safety comparisons Mexico City vs Cancun
| Mexico City | Cancun | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Safety walking alone during daylight | Moderate 51.66 | High 64.76 | ||
| Safety walking alone during night | Low 23.54 | Moderate 41.98 | ||
| Contributors: | 610 | 109 | ||
Cities near Mexico City: | Crime in Naucalpan de Juárez | 9.71 miles |
| Crime in Nezahualcóyotl | 10.07 miles |
| Crime in Ecatepec | 17.33 miles |
| Crime in Chicoloapan de Juarez | 19.75 miles |
| Crime in Coacalco de Berriozabal | 21.40 miles |
| Crime in Pachuca | 60.64 miles |
| Crime in Cuautla | 68.55 miles |
| Crime in Zacatelco | 75.25 miles |
| Crime in Tulancingo | 75.31 miles |
| Crime in Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala | 77.91 miles |
Cities near Cancun: | Crime in Playa del Carmen | 43.39 miles |
| Crime in Akumal | 66.37 miles |
| Crime in Tulum | 82.58 miles |
| Crime in Valladolid | 98.33 miles |
| Crime in Motul de Carrillo Puerto | 179.93 miles |
| Crime in Merida | 189.86 miles |
| Crime in Chetumal | 240.17 miles |