The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported that in December 2025, 63.8% of the population aged 18 and over considered it unsafe to live in their city. This data is based on the results of the National Urban Public Safety Survey (ENSU) for the fourth quarter of the year.
The survey was conducted in 91 urban areas of the country. There was no statistically significant change compared to September 2025, although it represented an increase compared to December 2024. The perception of insecurity varied by gender: 69.4% of women and 57.1% of men reported feeling unsafe in their urban environment.
Inegi specified that “in December 2025, 63.8% of the population aged 18 and over considered it unsafe to live in their city”.
Cities with the highest perception of insecurity: Uruapan (88.7%) Culiacán Rosales (88.1%) Ciudad Obregón (88.0%) Ecatepec de Morelos (88.0%) Irapuato (87.3%)
In contrast, urban areas with the lowest percentages of perceived insecurity were: San Pedro Garza García (8.7%) Benito Juárez (14.8%) Piedras Negras (17.3%), Los Mochis (25.6%), and San Nicolás de los Garza (27.5%).
By physical space, the ENSU identified the places where the population feels most unsafe: ATMs in public spaces (72.3%), streets (64.9%), public transportation (64.9%), and highways (58.9%).
Regarding expectations, 33.7% of people believed that the security situation will remain as bad in the next 12 months, and 25.6% anticipated that it will worsen.
Regarding behaviors observed around the home, they highlighted public alcohol consumption (59.7%), robberies or assaults (48.3%), and the sale or consumption of drugs (40.3%).
Changes in habits due to fear of crime: 42.5% stopped carrying valuables 38.0% restricted outings for minors without company 37.1% avoided walking near their home at night 23.9% reduced visits to family or friends
Regarding the performance of authorities, the Navy, the Army, and the Air Force received the highest evaluations; meanwhile, 46.0% perceived the performance of the municipal preventive police as effective.
Inegi emphasized that the ENSU “aims to inform on the perception of public safety and provide elements for public policy decision-making”.
