Is Brazil Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

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

Crime rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Brazil consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.7%

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 208 experiences

Safety rating:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.1/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.9/5A bit worried

How safe is Brazil?

Sarah

Sarah

Joinville

I lived many years here and nothing happen to me. I really feel safe a lot of the time, but I always be careful. Dont walk distracted, and look around you, dont use headphones at the night. Dont talk with homeless or strangers and you will be okay

Posted: September 5, 2025
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Tchandra

Tchandra

Salvador

It depends a lot on where you are. Usually in touristic places you have the same problem as other big cities. In some areas you can feel less safe, but there also places where you are very comfortable. I would say stay alert at all times in general.

Posted: September 3, 2025
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Sabrina

Sabrina

Manaus

During the day, in general, you can walk in any area. At night, even in tourist spots, there isn't enough security. On my second day in the city, I suffered an attempted robbery during which I was assaulted and had to get about four stitches in my head... the rule is clear: at night, always use Uber to get around. If you are in an enclosed place, it's fine. The real problem is being out on the street after 8pm.

Posted: August 24, 2025
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Ángela

Ángela

São Paulo

I'm from Bogotá, Colombia, so that's the only place I can compare to São Paulo. This city has welcomed me very well; people are somewhat reserved, but they're also very open and kind. As a foreigner, they help you a lot; if they know you're from elsewhere, they're interested in listening to you and sharing their culture, and they also give you great advice :)

Posted: August 20, 2025
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Curitiba

It's the safest captal of Brasil for sure, just be aware of the homeless people, they normally under something but not something to be super worried. Obviously don't were mini skirts or be with your phone oversight.

Posted: August 16, 2025
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Is Brazil worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 70 experiences from female travelers

Rio de Janeiro, Solo travel

* Extremely beautiful but did feel safe at all. * If you visit Pao de Azucar, go for the sunset, one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in my life. * A cool and safe space to stay is Hostel Sunrise, a room only for women, a pool and an entrance right on the road, which makes it safer to go home at night with an uber or taxi. * If you are alone, I would definitely recommend to travel with a Dry Bag to allow you to the beach with some basic belongings.

Posted: September 1, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Safety in Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Is Brazil safe?

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

Is Brazil safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Brazil consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Brazil?

Women living in Brazil consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.