Is Argentina Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Argentina consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Argentina consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 60 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Argentina?
Buenos Aires
You have to be careful in some neighborhoods. Try to only take certificates Ubers Take care of your backpack or purse. In popular neighborhoods is ok to go around and safe. You have 24 hour transportation In general is very safe here
Posted: August 28, 2025Sección 6ª Residencial Norte
The 6th section is rather calm and residential but with loads of shops. Police cars go there on a regular basis to make it safer. I really like that "barrio", people is very friendly and will help you no matter what !
Posted: August 21, 2025
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
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
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, 2025Is Argentina worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 60 experiences from female travelers
Argentina, Couple travel
It was incredible trip! The nature of Argentina is amazing! I felt safety because I walked in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening I was at the hotel You should see there the penguins and iceberg 🥹🥹🥹
Posted: August 24, 2025Safety in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Córdoba
Tucuman
La Plata
Mendoza
San Martin de los Andes
Rio Cuarto
Villa de Merlo
San Luis
Pinamar
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