So what are the crime like in Mexico City, Mexico?

Question

So what are the crime like in Mexico City, Mexico?

Answer 1

what do you mean "like"?

Crime is always bad and mean, you get mugged, kidnapped, hurt... just as in every other place.

its funny how dumb the Americans are that they think outside US the world runs in a very different way..

Answer 2

There are pickpockets on the Metro  and buses, mostly during rush hour, at off-peak times (when you can get a seat), they can't get as close to you body and make the lift. If you're female, you have to watch for gropers (perverts just looking to feel a female body). Again, the chance of this goes down between the morning and evening rush hours, when the cars are not as jammed packed.

Then there are crimes of opportunity, where a petty thief sees something not being watch too closely, so he can grab and run.  If you're in a restaurant and you hang you purse or camera on the back of the chair, someone can lift it and be gone quickly.  So put your pocketbook and camera on the floor and put you foot through the strap and you'll be fine.

A good investment is a money-belt that you can wear under you clothes. Carry you passport, credit cards, tourist card and 90 percent of you money there, with just ten percent of your money in your pocketbook.

You may have heard of kidnappings in Mexico City, but they are of little concern for the average tourist.  The gangs that perpetrate these crimes are just interested in the VERY wealthy, someone they know the net worth of and which assets the victim's family can liquidate to pay the ransom.  So it's a good idea not to appear wealthy in DF.

Answer 3

heres the thing. there is crime everywhere. go to New York City it is got its good parts and bad parts. so does every other major city. its not different in cities around the world. but these dumb talking heads (media) want you to believe that outside the USA there is all this crime in other countries. and they are so dangerous.

Answer 4

I think it is conducted in spanish

Answer 5

Considering how many people live there it is very low

Answer 6

Not as bad as most large American city's per person related to population.

Mexico City is actually not as bad as the Media and others make it out to be.

Answer 7

like all big cities. can happen to anyone. dont be scared.