Is Medellín Colombia Safe? Security Assessment 2024

Is Medellín Colombia Safe?

Security Assessment and Safety Trends 2024

Homicide rates decreased 85% since peak violence in 1990s

Most tourist areas considered relatively safe during daytime

Enhanced police presence in El Poblado and Laureles neighborhoods

Metro system generally safe and well-monitored

Medellín ranked 134th out of 163 cities in Global Peace Index 2023, showing significant improvement

85% Reduction in Homicides since 1990s peak

7.2M Annual Tourists 2023 record high

15.8 Homicides per 100K down from 381 in 1991

3,000+ Security Cameras citywide network

Safer Areas

El Poblado (Zona Rosa)

Laureles-Estadio

Envigado

Metro stations and trains

Areas Requiring Caution

Comuna 13 (guided tours only)

Downtown after dark

Outlying comunas

Isolated areas at night

Medellín has dramatically improved safety since the 1990s

Tourist areas are generally safe with proper precautions

Crime rates continue trending downward year-over-year

Standard travel safety practices still recommended

With reasonable precautions, Medellín can be visited safely by tourists and business travelers