Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, continues to shine as one of Mexico’s safest cities, securing its position among the nation’s top 10 cities where citizens feel most secure, according to the latest National Urban Public Safety Survey (ENSU) conducted by INEGI. The survey, which evaluates citizen perceptions of safety, covers the first quarter of the year and highlights Puerto Vallarta’s unwavering reputation for safety within the state and across the country.
Data from the survey indicates that residents aged 18 and above in Puerto Vallarta consistently view the city as a safe place to live, earning it the seventh position nationwide in terms of safety perception. Remarkably, Puerto Vallarta maintains its coveted first place within the state of Jalisco, outshining even the municipalities of the bustling Guadalajara metropolitan area by a significant margin.
With a perception of insecurity standing at 25.1 percent (meaning 21% of residents do not feel safe in the city), Puerto Vallarta remains securely positioned on the safety scale, a noteworthy achievement in comparison to other municipalities across Mexico. Topping the list with a perception of insecurity at 11.1 percent is the Benito Juárez municipality in Mexico City, underscoring Puerto Vallarta’s impressive safety record.
Comparing current data to the previous year’s survey, Puerto Vallarta demonstrates a slight improvement, with the perception of safety dropping from 26.5 percent to 25.1 percent, reaffirming the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure environment for its residents and visitors alike.
At the state level, Puerto Vallarta stands as a beacon of safety, with other Jalisco municipalities trailing significantly in terms of safety perception. Zapopan follows with a perception of insecurity at 60.3 percent, while Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, Tlajomulco, and Guadalajara report even higher percentages of insecurity, standing at 68.7 percent, 70.4 percent, 72.7 percent, and 77.1 percent, respectively. These figures highlight the considerable gap between Puerto Vallarta and other municipalities within Jalisco on the national safety spectrum.
As Puerto Vallarta continues to uphold its reputation as a safe haven, residents and visitors alike can rest assured that the city remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the well-being and security of all who call it home.
It should be remembered that the survey is only based on the opinions of people who live in Puerto Vallarta. No crime statistics are used to determine the city’s safety in this survey, which is based on perception, not facts.
