Overview

• In June 2025, 63.2% of Mexican adults said they felt unsafe in their city, up from 61.9% in March and 59.4% a year earlier.
• In Mexicali, perceived insecurity climbed to 78.2%, marking an 8.3-point increase since March and an 18-point rise year-on-year.
• Nearly one-third of urban households (30.8%) reported at least one crime victim in the first half of 2025, including vehicle theft, assault, extortion and fraud.
• Women reported higher fear of crime than men, at 68.5% versus 56.7%, and 42.7% of urban residents modified habits about carrying valuables.
• Only 19.3% of Mexicali respondents trust local authorities to solve major problems, and public ATMs, mass transit and streets are seen as the most vulnerable locations.