Is Buenos Aires Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Buenos Aires
Safety rating
Women living in Buenos Aires consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Buenos Aires consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 31 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | 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: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Buenos Aires?
Luciana
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
Noelia
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
Melina
buenos Aires is a very big city. Specially when you are in the center of the city, take care of your personal items and pockets. Be aware or your phone mostly. People are very friendly and will always be available to help you
Posted: May 2, 2025
Paula
Like any Big city, Buenos Aires can be crowded and there can be pickpocketters. Overall if You stay in the Nice neighborhoods like Palermo, Colegiales and nearby, there are lots of policemen, so there shouldn't be a problem.
Posted: March 2, 2025I believe that Buenos Aires can be dangerous, but it all depends on the area and the time. There are places where it is recommended to be very attentive at any time of the day. And there are also places where it is preferable not to walk alone at night. But there are also very calm areas.
Posted: January 27, 2025I live in a rather peaceful and educated area, the people there are quite friendly, but the economic situation creates lots of needs to steal :( I never got anything stolen yet though, but a lot of people I know had this experience. Now, if you are careful nothing shall happen ^^
Posted: January 26, 2025Is Buenos Aires worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 27 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
I was staying in a Hostel in Palermo for a week. The Hostel was really nice and i felt Safe becauce even in the Night the streets were Full of People sitting in the Restaurants and Bars. The vibe was also really cool and i Visited different Parts of the City and i Never felt unsave.
Posted: April 13, 2025Solo travel
Really one of the best places in LATAMand that coming from a Brazilian is a big deal, I love BA, the vibe, the food, everything you can experience, how international it is, the parties!!! And etc. I would be worried though of the price now because they're passing through a crisis.
Posted: April 8, 2025Experienced: March, 2023Safety in Argentina
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