Is Buenos Aires Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Buenos Aires consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 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 33 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | 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: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is one of the most safest cities in latinamerica, but as in any other city in the world, I recommend to pay attention always tl the surroundings. Always ask advice from locals and try to stay in busy areas
Posted: October 1, 2025You 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, 2025
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, 2025Is Buenos Aires worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 29 experiences from female travelers
Andrea
Colombia
Couple travel
My experience in Buenos Aires was amazing! It was my second time in the city and I loved it even more. I met wonderful people, ate delicious food, and enjoyed walking around beautiful places. I felt safe in all the areas I visited. Buenos Aires has such great energy. — I can’t wait to go back! 🇦🇷❤️🔥
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