SPECIFICALLY OAXACA... please don't just believe the media's demonization of Mexico; comparing crime in both countries, THE U.S. HAS 7 TIMES MORE CRIME THAN MEXICO!!! TRUE! Read the source info here: Crime statistics comparisons but then make sure and come back here to read the rest!!!
For some reason, and i agree that there is cause for alarm with the 
narcotrafficers in the NORTH of Mexico, especially border towns, the media has decided to wage all out warfare on Mexico. But you have to be logical and reasonable and check the facts. To say that you don't want to visit Oaxaca because you are afraid of being the victim of violent crime is like saying that you're afraid to visit San Diego because New Orleans has the country's highest violent crime rate. That's just crazy.
narcotrafficers in the NORTH of Mexico, especially border towns, the media has decided to wage all out warfare on Mexico. But you have to be logical and reasonable and check the facts. To say that you don't want to visit Oaxaca because you are afraid of being the victim of violent crime is like saying that you're afraid to visit San Diego because New Orleans has the country's highest violent crime rate. That's just crazy.
Oaxaca is, and always has been, one of the most tranquil cities in all of Mexico. Would you believe it if you read the statistics yourself? You are more likely to be involved in a violent crime in New Orleans, Washington DC, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, L.A., New York, Memphis, Atlanta, Cleveland, Phoenix, Baltimore, Pine Bluff Arkansas and many more cities than in OAXACA? It's true, I'm not makin' this stuff up! check your city on this link, these stats are from the FBI: Violent deaths in Mexico: Everything is not as it seems.
This is also another great article on how the media makes it look like there is more crime in Mexico than in the U.S., but it just isn't true! Please read this ... USA Today article on Mexico drug violence.
Here at the INSIDER we just want you to make an informed decision, and if you decide to visit us here in Oaxaca, we welcome you with open arms. Remember, due to some bad publicity about narcotrafficers in other states far from here, everyone in Oaxaca is suffering, it is a very good time to visit Oaxaca to take advantage of discounts and price roll backs, especially on goods like handicrafts, folk art and fine art. There are so many good reasons to visit Oaxaca, we hope you will spend a few minutes on our site checking out what Oaxaca has to offer and we hope to see you soon!
