According to the most recent INEGI National Urban Public Security Survey (ENSU), corresponding to the first quarter of 2024, Puerto Vallarta remains the safest city in Jalisco, and has re-emerged as one of Mexico’s safest cities, ranking seventh in the country.
During the first quarter of 2024, an increase in the perception of insecurity among Mexicans was observed: 61% of urban residents consider that living in their area is dangerous. By gender, women perceive significantly more insecurity than men. During the first quarter of 2024, there was an increase in the Mexican population's perception of insecurity