Is Buenos Aires Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

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

Moderate
2.7 /5

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

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 31 experiences

Safety rating:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Buenos Aires?

Luciana

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
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Noelia

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
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Melina

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
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Paula

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, 2025
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I 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, 2025
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Is Buenos Aires worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 28 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Honestly, you do have to be careful, especially with the motorcycle thieves. I didn't feel very safe. It's quite dangerous from my perspective, but it's definitely a beautiful place. I recommend keeping your phone and wallet inside your clothes or in your bra so when they take your backpack, they don't steal anything important. The people there are very kind and polite, 10/10. My budget at the time was much lower and it was enough for several things. Now that the currency has gone down, I can't explain how much I spent and how expensive it was. I stayed at a relative's house; it wasn't as comfortable, but it was what I had. Getting around is fairly easy on the buses and trains; just ask for good directions; it's a big city!

Posted: August 10, 2025Experienced: January, 2018
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Safety in Argentina

Frequently asked questions

Is Buenos Aires safe?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Is Buenos Aires safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Buenos Aires?

Women living in Buenos Aires consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5