Security

As with any other large metropolis, Mexico City suffers from some crime and violence problems. However, the city is safe for tourists if certain precautions are taken to avoid any incident.
To avoid robberies, be alert at airports, stations, crowded peseros, metro and buses. Also, whilst being on the street project confidence, walk as if you know the place very well (particularly if lost).
Keep your belongings close to you. Avoid carrying ATM cards, credit cards or large amount of cash.
Most importantly, if you get mugged don't resist but rather give away whatever valuables you have, most of the time robbers only want money and nothing else, stay calm, try not to get scared, be cooperative but not coward. Most likely, you'll have a great time and nothing will happen, don't worry ;)

Mexico is safer than many cities in the U.S.
While the media sensationalizes stories of violence in Mexico, Mexico is safer than many major U.S. cities. Travelers feel relatively safe visiting popular U.S. cities like Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington D.C, or Atlanta. Visitors from around the world enjoy these vibrant cities in relative, reasonable safety. Yet each of these cities is statistically less safe than Mexico.

Media Favoritism versus Facts.
New Orleans is beloved and its renaissance is showcased in the news. The FBI reports the murder rate of New Orleans is declining, but it is nearly 4 times higher than all of Mexico and over 5 times higher than Mexico City. New Orleans is still an amazing place to visit and the Media is right to champion this inspirational city.  But Mexico is at least as remarkable and there is a clear difference in how each of these storied destinations is portrayed in contemporary news.
Every city and country has places that are safe and dangerous. Mexico is no exception. The areas that are dangerous should be avoided. And those that are safe should be enjoyed and celebrated.

Which Mexican States & Regions are safe?
The U.S. State Department’s warning recognizes that Mexico’s tourism areas do not experience the safety issues seen along the Texas border. In fact, 27 States and the Mexico City Federal District have no advisories or limited advisories outside of their tourism areas. Travel to only 4 States is advised postponed or avoided.




Mexico is safer than many vacation destinations.
While the media often portrays Mexico as the most dangerous place on earth, it is statistically quite safe. According to NationMaster.com which uses U.N.-based data, Mexico doesn’t even make the list of the 36 nations with the highest murder rates. Mild-mannered nations like Sweden and Switzerland top Mexico for murders on NationMaster.com.  The assault rate in the U.S. is nearly 5 times greater than that of Mexico in the independent Prominix report adjusted for under-reported crime.