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Is Mexico, Missouri Safe?

Population 11,558 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,558, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mexico earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,686 per 100K.

Mexico Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMexicoMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2046.02080.71,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1686.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate238.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mexico

Violent crime in Mexico is close to the national average. The rate of 396.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2046.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,686 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mexico Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,686
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft238
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Mexico Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mexico
396.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mexico
2046.0
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mexico Safety

Is Mexico safe?
Not especially. Mexico earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mexico?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2046.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mexico safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mexico's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,686 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mexico?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mexico generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mexico police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mexico?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mexico's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mexico compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Mexico ranks behind about 82% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mexico to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mexico?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put Mexico below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mexico?
396.7 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (98), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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