INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The perception of safety in Mexican cities has improved over recent years
A new survey reveals that fewer urban residents feel unsafe in their localities compared to previous years.This shift marks a positive trend
in public sentiment regarding security across the country
According to the latest National Urban Public Safety Survey by INEGI, 58.6% of urban Mexicans consider their area unsafe.This figure
The improvement reflects a significant shift in public opinion on local safety.Five years ago, over 80% of urban Mexicans felt unsafe in
Today, that number has dropped by nearly 20 percentage points.However, challenges persist as more than half of the urban population still
perceives their locality as dangerous
Gender disparities in safety perception remain a concern.Mexican Urban Safety Perception Improves, but 58.6% Still Feel Unsafe
(Photo Internet reproduction)Women feel more unsafe than men, with 64.0% of women viewing their city as dangerous compared to 52.2% of men
This difference stems from specific types of violence against women and the hostile environments they face.Public Safety in MexicoPublic
spaces like ATMs, public transport, and streets are where Mexicans feel most vulnerable
In recent years, highways have also become one of the top five areas perceived as unsafe.These findings highlight the need for targeted
safety measures in public spaces
closely, with 88.0% and 87.0% of their populations feeling unsafe, respectively
Only 13.7% of its residents feel unsafe
Despite improvements, half of the urban population remains pessimistic about future safety.31.8% believe the situation will remain poor,
while 20.0% expect it to worsen
This outlook suggests a need for continued efforts to boost public confidence in security measures.Interestingly, trust in federal
authorities, especially the armed forces, remains high
high approval ratings, ranging from 73.5% to 83.9%
However, local security forces face lower approval ratings.Only 55.8% of urban residents view state police performance positively, while
48.6% approve of municipal preventive police
This disparity highlights the need for improved local policing strategies to boost public confidence.
