Is Argentina Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.5 /5

Women living in Argentina consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Argentina consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

14.1%

On average 14.1% percentage of women in Argentina have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 58 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Argentina?

Mariel

Mariel

Villa de Merlo

Extremely safe, it's a small city with less than 40 thousand people. I've never heard of women being raped or assaulted, or even pickpocketing. I live next to the mountain, the only danger is getting lost if you go deep in the mountains

Posted: August 10, 2025
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Pauli

Pauli

Argentina

Argentina is very beautiful but you need to be aware because insecurity is very high. Beware with your phone and purse in public and try not to walk alone at night, specially in dark places cause sexual assault is very often

Posted: July 4, 2025
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Luciana

Luciana

Buenos Aires

My zone is pretty safe, You just have to know wich parts of Buenos Aires You have to avoid. I love near Palermo, Paternal, Villa Crespo. But if you go to Constitución, San Telmo, La Boca, etc You have to take good care of yourself.

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Noelia

Noelia

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a safe city throughout the Capital Federal (or Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) area. Everything related to the metropolitan area depends largely on the area. I don't recommend walking or going out alone after 8 p.m., unless you're in the city center.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Tucuman

Hello! Tucuman is a very large city, like in any city, the safety depends on the area you are in. Generally, it is calm in the area where we live. It is very nice and lively!! You shouldn't move around alone very late at night, and other than that, during the day, take care of your belongings, lock with keys, take care of your phone, and those kinds of things.

Posted: May 22, 2025
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Is Argentina worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 59 experiences from female travelers

Pamela

Pamela

Canada

Argentina, Couple travel

I feel pretty safe, except in Buenos Aires. Someone tried to robber me twice, just because my ex partner was Argentinian, and literally he saved me. The cost outside Buenos Aires are very accessible, you can find local food very cheap. But Argentina has magic in some restaurants that can be expensive. In La Boca, the most popular area in Buenos Aires, you can get a 2 people meal for $120 USD 🫠 (kind of expensive). But I tried the best pizzas ever.

Posted: August 12, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Safety in Argentina

Frequently asked questions

Is Argentina safe?

Women living in Argentina consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Argentina safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Argentina consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Argentina?

Women living in Argentina consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5