Is Porto Alegre Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.8 /5

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 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 12 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.2/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A bit worried

How safe is Porto Alegre?

As dangerous as most cities are. A lot of local girls walk around after it’s dark but I don’t would not even dare. No going out after 6 pm!! Women in general don’t have much to fear here, most that men will do is to maybe stare or whistle but that is very rare nowadays. Dress any way you like and you’ll be fine

Posted: August 10, 2025
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Fran

Fran

POA is a generally safe big city for brazilian standards if you take proper safety measures. Use uber to move around in the city, don’t walk alone after dark, watch out for your drinks at parties, and stick to the busier areas.

Posted: May 25, 2025
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junië

junië

It’s safe for women, but it’s not recommended for you to walk alone at night because of robberies. If you are with other people, it’s fine! Just don’t walk with your phone out or your jewelry showing too much because it’s easier to get targeted like that. But if you are with other people, not alone it’s gonna be easier for you to just walk around without a worry. Crowded places are definitely easier for you to get robbed, but I would say people just have to save your bags or take care of your things because of pick pockets.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Shay

Shay

Porto Alegre is a capital in the south of Brazil so you need to take all the precautions you would in any big city, but it’s not dangerous as long as you stick to the nice areas of town, like the more central areas such as Moinhos de Ventos, Petrópolis, Montserrat and such.

Posted: January 31, 2025
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Letícia

Letícia

Porto Alegre is safer than most brazilian cities. However, you should be cautious about robbery and not walk alone in the dark. There are some neighborhoods that are more dangerous, including the commercial center and suburbs.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Frequently asked questions

Is Porto Alegre safe?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is Porto Alegre safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Porto Alegre?

Women living in Porto Alegre consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Porto Alegre?

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