Nearly 60% of Mexican residents reported feeling unsafe in June 2026, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) [1].
This figure highlights a persistent gap between official crime statistics and the lived experience of the population. While the percentage of people feeling at risk has decreased from previous quarters, the majority of the population continues to perceive their environment as dangerous.
The survey indicates that 59.8% of Mexicans feel unsafe [1]. This represents a modest decline in the perception of insecurity across the country, yet the figure remains high enough that roughly six out of 10 people still feel they are in danger [2].
These findings come as the government emphasizes improvements in official crime rates. However, the data suggests that public confidence has not kept pace with those reported gains. The discrepancy underscores a challenge for authorities in translating statistical success into a tangible sense of safety for the general public.
National surveys of this nature are used to gauge the social climate and the effectiveness of security policies. By tracking the percentage of the population that feels vulnerable, INEGI provides a metric for the psychological impact of crime, regardless of whether specific incidents are reported to the police.
Despite the downward trend in the percentage of those feeling unsafe, the fact that 59.8% [1] of the population remains concerned indicates a deep-seated issue with public security. The continued perception of danger among 60% of the population [2] suggests that residents remain wary of their surroundings even as official numbers shift.
“59.8% of Mexicans say they feel unsafe”
The persistence of high insecurity perceptions despite a statistical decline suggests a 'trust gap' between the Mexican government's reported crime data and the public's daily reality. When a majority of the population continues to feel endangered, it indicates that the psychological impact of crime remains high, which can hinder economic investment and social stability regardless of official police reports.
