Is Brasília Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Brasília

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Brasília consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Brasília consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 11 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5Not at all worried

How safe is Brasília?

Nicole

Nicole

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, 2025
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It depends on the region you visit in the city. Prioritize staying in well-located areas and enjoy 😊 Noroeste, sudoeste, asa sul, asa norte, lago sul, lago norte, eixo monumental are the best localizations!

Posted: March 25, 2025
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Except the “Rodoviária do plano piloto” and the highway call “W3”, Brasília is very safe. The places I mentioned have a lot of people and tend to have beggars too. In "W3" there are usually prostitutes at night too. I recommend not going to the satellite cities, as the center, the so-called "Plano Pilot" is much safer.

Posted: February 12, 2025
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Brasília is safer in comparison to other Brazilian capitals, but it is still a dangerous city for women to walk alone at night, especially because the night life is not as active as other binge cities

Posted: December 29, 2024
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In my neighbourhood is very safe but there are areas that you must be careful. I use public transport and ealk after dark around my neighbourhood. Brasilia is a planned city. With a lot of cultural events

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Lari

Lari

I won’t advise to walk alone in the park after 9pm, but as long as it’s busy with more people you will be fine. Never had a friend that had a phone stolen, haven’t seen cases with guns, knives or anything like this. Please note I am talking about Brasilia, not the whole Federal District. So, Asa Sul, Asa Norte, Sudoeste, Lago Sul and Lago norte.

Posted: October 12, 2024
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Safety in Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Is Brasília safe?

Women living in Brasília consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Brasília safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Brasília consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Brasília?

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

What is the crime rate in Brasília?

Women living in Brasília consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Brasília?

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Brasília?

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Brasília?

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Brasília consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.