Women living in Perth consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Women living in Perth consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
On average 6.8% percentage of women in Australia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 27 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Perth is a small and safe city mostly centred on suburban and coastal living. Generally people are friendly and easy going, always happy to help. Public transport hubs, streets and city parks are well lit.
Posted: April 3, 2025I think people are really kind so they will help you if something happens. But it is still a big city. When its dark and there are only men I am worried and afraid if beeing alone. I think bad stuff is happening everywhere so its not about the city. But Perth does have a little wiered vibe to be honest. Anyway, I still like it.
Posted: April 3, 2025Overall, Perth is generally safe. There are areas where you would want to avoid at night because of colourful people but that isn't special to Perth. Awareness and caution are always important even in the safest cities and Perth is no exception.
Posted: April 1, 2025Safe city to live and work in. Some great hidden gems not far if have transport to see. Western culture is so very safe, has mixture of other though so experiencing different foods at restaurants all around the city.
Posted: March 9, 2025Ariana
Perth is very safe in general but you need to be careful in the night in some areas like Northbridge or Fremantle. Many people partying there. Also I hear these suburs are less safe: balga and Morley
Posted: March 2, 2025Martina
Perth is super safe, there are maybe a couple of places in the CBD and in outer suburbs to be careful of, such as certain translations but everywhere else is super fine. Some places to stay a bit more vigilant are: - Midland - Wanneroo - the area around Royal Perth Hospital/Mciver trainstation - East Perth close to community housing - along the river of Belmont - Fremantle at night
Posted: January 16, 2025I call a friend when walking home in the dark. I have never been assaulted or followed in Perth. But I do know of friends who have been drugged in clubs. So be aware always but it’s is not a dangerous place.
Posted: January 13, 2025Perth is a very safe neighbourhood compared to most other places. It is a community built on enjoying peace and with lots of families and young adults making up a large number of the crowds!
Posted: January 12, 2025Pretty safe place, I feel safe travelling around alone compared to other places. You may have the odd individual on drugs or with clear mental health issues but other then that Perth is relatively safe
Posted: January 11, 2025Liss
I feel like Perth is a pretty relaxed and qualm city. Every street is busy, also at night, so you’re never alone. Stay away of places you feel unsafe, maybe don’t be by yourself and you’ll be fine :)
Posted: December 27, 2024based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Medium safety, had a few men catcall and follow me, especially at night. There was not much to do at all in the city centre, I would recommend going elsewhere such as Fremantle, or buying a van and doing a road trip
Posted: March 10, 2025charly1319
Austria
My sister Toni & I had a great stay at Marie's place close to Scarborough beach. Awesome city with amazing people. Places to go to: Perth city center and harbour, Kings park, Fremantle, Scarborough, Rottnest island.
Posted: November 25, 2024Experienced: October, 2024elena
on a working holida visa traveling australia and trying to meet people from all over the world
Amy
Hiya, I'm currently travelling aussie before I go to uni. Looking for jobs and accom in perth right now xx