Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Puerto Vallarta continues to stand out as one of Mexico’s safest cities, according to the latest results from the National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), published by INEGI on July 24. The survey, conducted during the first half of June 2025, revealed that only 27.3% of residents in Puerto Vallarta over the age of 18 consider living in the city to be unsafe.
This result places Puerto Vallarta fifth among the 91 urban areas surveyed with the lowest perception of insecurity, alongside cities such as San Pedro Garza García (11.0%), Piedras Negras (16.9%), Benito Juárez in Mexico City (22.0%), and Saltillo (23.5%). It also confirms that Puerto Vallarta remains the safest city in the state of Jalisco.
In contrast, some of the cities with the highest perception of insecurity include Culiacán Rosales, Sinaloa (90.8%), Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico (90.7%), Uruapan, Michoacán (89.5%), Tapachula, Chiapas (88.1%) and Ciudad Obregón, Sonora (88.0%). Nationally, the average perception of insecurity stands at 63.2%, making Puerto Vallarta’s numbers well below the national trend.
Puerto Vallarta’s consistently lower figures position it as a leading example of a community where residents feel at ease. While there was a slight increase in perceived insecurity from March’s 23.0% to June’s 27.3%, INEGI notes this change is not statistically significant, indicating a stable and generally positive trend in public perception over recent quarters.
It is important to remember that these survey results reflect the public’s perception of safety rather than actual crime statistics. However, a low perception of insecurity often aligns with a lower incidence of crime and can also be influenced by a city’s welcoming atmosphere, thriving tourism, positive media coverage, and the visible presence of law enforcement authorities.
Puerto Vallarta has consistently demonstrated low levels of perceived insecurity in past ENSU reports. This ongoing trend reinforces its reputation as a secure and inviting destination, benefiting both its residents and the many visitors who come to experience its charm. The city’s sustained positive standing in these national surveys highlights its commitment to fostering a secure environment for all.
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