Is Argentina Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Argentina
Safety rating
Women living in Argentina consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Argentina consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 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 32 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Argentina?
Milagros
Mendoza
It's not recommended to walk alone in places you don't know, always try to seached for info al least. Never do it when it's dark. Try to not use you phone in the street, or to go with an open purse. Someone could run and steal it. With that in mind, you will be good and nothing will happen to you 馃挒
Posted: January 1, 2025
Matilda
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a very big and beautiful city, although there are areas that are more dangerous than others, nothing will happen to you as long as you do not go into dangerous areas and at dangerous times (afternoon).
Posted: December 30, 2024
Mar铆a
Argentina
I would recommend to take some precatiouns: - Avoid using cell phone on the streets - Men might tell you things on the street on a way that can feel agresive. Example: "How beautiful!" - When you dont know them- Specially if you are in short/few clothes - It is frequent to pass by people selling things or asking for money/food on the streets
Posted: December 28, 2024
Marcia
C贸rdoba
C贸rdoba is a pretty safe city for women, specially if you are staying nearby the city center/nueva C贸rdoba or close to the university. It has very active nightlife so it's ok to walk at night in certain areas, specially where you see people around. You'll note that women dress as they please, expressing themselves freely with their choice of attire. BUT be aware of your personal belongings, specially your cellphone!! Avoid using your phone in the streets as much as you can. Robberies are very common, specially pickpockets or riders with motorbikes
Posted: December 27, 2024Lomas de Zamora
In the area where I live, which is the central part of Lomas de Zamora, it's super chill. There are a lot of malls and shops, and the people are super friendly. I know everyone here, and there's no problem.
Posted: December 27, 2024
josefina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a very safe city for women, if you stay in CABA in the typical neighbourhoods is really okay, you just have to pay attention in the street, watch out with your phone, don't take your phone out in the middle of the street. Also feminism is VERY strong here, more than any country I have been :)
Posted: December 27, 2024Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a very big city and it can be quite dangerous for tourists in general, latinos or even locals might be used to this scenario so it's always a good idea to hang out with them when traveling here. Please be careful and enjoy
Posted: December 26, 2024
Lourdes
Rio Cuarto
I walk after dark almost every day between 12 AM and 1 AM, and nothing has ever happened to me. However, I always carry pepper spray and avoid carrying cash whenever possible. When I was around 15 years old, someone in a car harassed me, but it never happened again. I鈥檝e been robbed twice: the first time, I was walking late at night in a very bad neighborhood with my phone out. The second time, I was in a much better area of the same neighborhood, but it was still late at night, and I was returning from a class. That incident turned physical. The main problem in my city is the gangs. When they organize thefts, the chances of being robbed increase significantly. On normal nights in my now downtown neighborhood, though, I鈥檇 say the chances of being robbed are less than 1%. This feels very low to me, but I still remain mindful because of my past experiences.
Posted: December 26, 2024
manuela
Buenos Aires
i believe is as safe as you believe it to be. i lived here all my life, basically same neighborhood, so im used to every street. yet sometimes i start feeling paranoid about my surroundings, but all that goes away the second i see someone walking the dog
Posted: December 25, 2024
Morena
Partido de San Fernando
It鈥檚 safe. The public transport here is safe, as well. It鈥檚 all about walking in areas where there are more people and in comercial areas. I would say that, as a woman, I would not walk alone at night but because I tend to take my precautions. But if you have to go somewhere at night, there鈥檚 no problem. In Argentina, arms are illegal. So, it鈥檚 weird that if someone robs you, they will use a knife. People in Argentina are very friendly, if you ever find yourself in trouble, there will be people that will offer themselves to help you.
Posted: December 25, 2024Is Argentina worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 46 experiences from female travelers
Lilian
Brazil
Argentina, Couple travel
Traveling in Buenos Aires is a very nice experience, is not really an expensive place, amazing food around, a loads of options as gastronomy and supermarkets. Experienced a tango night and it was one of the most beautiful show that I've watched in my life. I recommend Argentine with no doubts
Posted: August 21, 2024El Bols贸n R铆o Negro, Couple travel
El bols贸n it鈥檚 an amazing city, it鈥檚 really safe , a place to relax. If you like hiking swimming and do activities in the nature this is the place for you. I went in summer and it was an amazing experience we went camping hiking the food is good. We met local people using couchsurfing I really recommend the experience.
Posted: July 25, 2024Meet locals in Argentina
Val
About Me
Hi! I'm Val, this is my first time traveling and I'd love to meet new people and make friends along my travels! To walk through the city and chat for hours :D
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Lourdes
About Me
Hii! I'm 22 years old and live alone with Kira 馃悎鈥嶁瑳. I work from home online from 11 AM to 7 PM. I know the cultural scene in my city well and can show you the best of it. I also know some hidden natural gems outside the city, including small river beaches that we can reach by renting bikes. I live just four blocks away from the main square, with access to four nearby green areas. One of them has a basketball court, and I have a 馃弨 you can borrow. I'm vegan and don鈥檛 mind cooking for two. You鈥檙e welcome to use my kitchen or store your food in my spacious fridge, which also has a freezer. My home includes a laundry machine for washing and drying clothes. I have a queen-size bed we can share if you鈥檙e comfortable, but I can also arrange an inflatable mattress. There鈥檚 space in the living-eating area for studying and dining. There鈥檚 a gym right in front of my apartment building, and two blocks away is my gym that I love. I鈥檓 very into music, but I always use earphones to be considerate. Lastly, I have a rooftop you can access anytime. While it鈥檚 not very decorated, it has a nice view 馃彊
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