Is Brazil Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Brazil
Safety rating
Women living in Brazil consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Brazil consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 11.7% percentage of women in Brazil 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 179 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Brazil?
Ana
São Paulo
São Paulo is a moderate safe city, it really depends on which neighborhood you are and how cautious your behavior is. For example, walking alone at night and holding your phone flashily on the streets isn’t appropriate behavior in most Brazilian cities. But the public transportation system is excellent and sexual assault isn’t really that common here. You have to be smart and always a bit vigilant to robbers, but overall I feel safe on my day to day.
Posted: May 15, 2025
Thais
São Paulo
Unsafe, you have to be very careful while visiting. There are good places and good environments but always watching your back and carefully walking around. Don't use your phone while walking. Remember to always let somebody know where you are and with whom.
Posted: May 12, 2025
Lilian
São Paulo
São Paulo is the biggest city in Brazil, because of that, it has all the problems big cities have, such as violence, robbers, drugs, and poverty. It is also common to see dirty and garbage on the streets.
Posted: May 10, 2025Belo Horizonte
It's a quiet city but I don't go out much. I'm constantly afraid because you can't really trust people... It's great to walk around Belo Horizonte, there aren't many crimes, but of course, be careful and keep your guard up. The nights are dangerous.
Posted: May 6, 2025
Luisa
Suzano
Being in a metropolitan area , I think it's fair to say it could be worse. The biggest problem I'm seeing is people getting robbed. I've been harassed in the streets several times, but I've noticed it's better now. You should probably wander around the city with a local to not end up in a dangerous zone
Posted: May 1, 2025
Nicole
Brasília
My trip to Brasilia was in a group and only a few days, but the whole time I was there I felt safe and it was also very beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone Who wanted to travel to Brazil In addition to being a mix of political history and beauty
Posted: April 28, 2025São Paulo
If you are always aware of your surroundings you should be fine. Never easily trust people. if you do not speak the language it's safer if you are walking in groups. Do not go downtown alone. Research places before you go and you should be fine!
Posted: April 26, 2025
Wlianni
Brazil
In Brazil, there are several very safe places, small towns that allow you to travel alone without much worry. However, some states and capitals are very dangerous. Where I live, it's quite peaceful, but the capital Fortaleza is more dangerous.
Posted: April 21, 2025
Alinny
Recife
Always stay in busy places and avoid going out after dark, Recife is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. The cuisine, the landscapes, and for those who like old buildings, Recife and Olinda can be paradise. But be careful.
Posted: April 20, 2025
Eduarda
Florianopolis
It one of the most secure cities in Brazil but you still have to be cautious when traveling, avoid walking or using public transport alone late at night, choose accommodations near main streets or more familiar neighborhoods
Posted: April 18, 2025Is Brazil worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 63 experiences from female travelers
maite
Spain
Camboriú, Group travel
I felt safe because I was with my friends and we really enjoyed the nightlife there because we were students and we were surrounded by students too not old people so we weren’t harassed or something like that
Posted: May 11, 2025São Paulo, Solo travel
Sao Paulo is a very fast-paced city, full of life and lights. It has great places to visit, such as parks and avenues. In my experience, the people were polite and I really liked it! However, many people warned me to be careful because the robbery and crime rate there is high, which made me quite worried.
Posted: May 7, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Meet locals in Brazil
Ana
About Me
Hi, I’m Ana, a 27-year old Brazilian girl who has her heart open to what life has to offer. I’m a Sagittarius moon and sun, so you would expect me to have wheels on my feet, but I’m also a Scorpio rising, which gives me the interest to get to know people deeply. (Yes, I love astrology and would love to read you your birth chart for fun.) I’m interested in getting to know people from around the world, so hit me up if you are in São Paulo, but I’m also going to Europe in July and would love to meet up or even stay with you for a few days ☺️ I’ve done couchsurfing before and always had a wonderful experience, so I hope you feel comfortable to stay with me too!
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Ana
About Me
Hi, I'm Ana! I'm a 19 years old girl from Brazil who likes to travel and get to know new cultures and places. I'm very open to learning and talking about everything. I'm a bit shy, so I prefer to listen at first, but as I get comfortable, I can talk non-stop.
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