Is Bolivia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bolivia
Safety rating
Women living in Bolivia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Bolivia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 22.1% percentage of women in Bolivia 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 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Bolivia?
Jocelyn
Santa Cruz
It’s safe if you know how to “behave” like not showing that you have that much, not using your cellphone in public and being kind of alert of your surroundings. Also if you are with a local it would be easier cause you would know which streets or regions not to go, or to visit until what time.
Posted: May 26, 2025Bolivia
It al depends on which areas you are and where you walk. There are red areas, but since Bolivia is a poor country, there are a lot of people in need. You should watch out in crowded places and dark or lonely ones.
Posted: April 25, 2025La Paz
This city is very beautiful, especially in the rainy season when everything greens up, especially downtown and the south zone are known for being safe areas with lots of green areas. Variety of places to visit, cultural activities to visit, unique restaurants and beautiful scenery, it is generally very safe, there are danger zones but that is usually by the eyebrow of the high or some distant neighborhoods in the center of the city the others are comfortable and beautiful to walk and explore and people can be very collaborative and friendly.
Posted: January 26, 2025
carla
Bolivia
My city is very peaceful, full of many activities and culture. For me, it is the safest city I know, and I've lived in other countries and didn't feel as safe. We have beautiful landscapes and many activities.
Posted: January 9, 2025Santa Cruz De La Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is generally safe, especially in central areas, but like any city, caution is key. Stick to well-lit places, avoid walking alone at night, and use trusted transportation services.
Posted: December 24, 2024La Paz Murillo
La Paz is a great city to walk around, the transport is cheap and definitely has a great street food. cheapest and vibrant is a great place to explore by yourself if you know Spanish if you don't you might struggle a lit
Posted: July 28, 2024Is Bolivia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Lizeth
Spain
Bolivia, Solo travel
I spent a month in Bolivia doing volunteer work in Coroico, and after that, I took some time to explore the country. Visiting the Salar de Uyuni and Sucre, it was definitely a highlight it was absolutely stunning. At first, I was a it nervous, but people turned out to be super kind, and I made some really good friends along the way. The food wasn’t bad at all, and everything was quite affordable. Overall, it was an amazing experience!
Posted: April 13, 2025
Constance
France
Bolivia, Solo travel
I spent one month and a half there and those were one of the best moments of my life. I felt very very safe, the people were so kind and helping, everything was cheap and I saw some of the most beautiful landscapes ever!
Posted: March 20, 2025Safety in Bolivia
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