Is Rio de Janeiro Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Rio de Janeiro

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.3 /5

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Rio de Janeiro 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 15 experiences

Safety rating:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.4/5Very Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.8/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.6/5Fairly worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.9/5A bit worried

How safe is Rio de Janeiro?

Victoria

Victoria

Rio is really not safe for woman alone. But theres some tips you can use if you want to travel here. Stay aware when walking in the streets at night, avoid dark places during this periods and prefer using uber app to locomove at night. Avoid usina you Phone in the streets or outdoor places.

Posted: January 24, 2025
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Kailane

Kailane

Every place is dangerous, especially for us women. In Rio it is not AS DANGEROUS as people say. Of course you are not going to go out at 4 in the morning alone expecting safety. There are places that are really more dangerous than others, but just stay informed and everything will be fine.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Luizzy

Luizzy

Rio isn’t as unsafe as people think. Tourist spots are safe, but watch out for pickpockets, like in any big city. At night, avoid waiting on the street with your phone. Order an Uber from indoors or a venue.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Rio has lots of touristic areas, but it also has some very dangerous ones. Usually, locals know the difference and treat outsiders with the utmost respect and are really welcoming, but there are some areas I, as a local, would never enter.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Rio is a beautiful city, not better stay where all the tourists are. If you go to a local place it's not safe. So, better listen what they say at the hotel. Stay safe! Don't go to favela safaris. Instead go to see the touristic attractions.

Posted: September 4, 2024
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Rio is a somewhat dangerous city, but with some care, everyone can have an excellent experience in the Marvelous City. In tourist spots, there may be people watching tourists (especially foreigners) to gain some advantage. I suggest using either Uber, public transportation, and/or a trusted driver.

Posted: August 15, 2024
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Not safe specially at night, but you can walk during the day as long as you don’t show off or wear expensive stuff. You just have to be careful and pay attention. It’s a very beautiful city after all.

Posted: August 1, 2024
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Júlia

Júlia

Rio is very known for its high criminality and also for being a very unsafe city. I’m not going to say it’s not dangerous to be here but it’s also not as bad as the media shows. Rio is an experience. Of course you need to be careful, to be aware of your surroundings but also you can enjoy the city

Posted: June 23, 2024
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Very dangerous!!! People can rob you any time. In the night it’s very scareful to walk alone. I don’t recommend. Don’t go to communities too. A lot of assaults happening every day. You have to always take Uber to go to places.

Posted: June 6, 2024
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The touristic areas are not that bad. But u should not have your mobille in your hands while walking on the streets. The normal pickpocket is everywhere. Schemes are also common on taxis, some bars / restaurants bills. We should always be alert walking on the streets

Posted: May 15, 2024
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Is Rio de Janeiro worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 20 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Rio de Janeiro is a really vibrant and wild city. And also really dangerous at the same time. But when you aware of that and not showing your phone that much in public you will be safe. I really loved the sunsets at ipanema beach that’s totally the best beach in Rio and also the Streetparty on Monday’s at Pedro do Sal.

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Sara

Sara

El Salvador

Solo travel

I loved Rio The culture is really friendly, the food is good and not to expensive and the beaches are just perfect. You can go on hikes or if you like to party you can always go to Lapa. Most people don’t speak english so I would recomendar to learn solo basic words. I would not recommed going to the Chist the Redeemer because it is way too crowded so you don’t get to enjoy the amazing view and you have to do a two hour line (or more). The place is amazing but the amount of people is a little overwhelming.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Meet locals in Rio de Janeiro

Luizzy

Luizzy

About Me

Luizzy 23 years old, girl from Rio🇧🇷! I love go to the beach, partys, shows and museums. I study biology and work as a Nail Tech

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fernanda

fernanda

About Me

Im Fernanda, um a sociologyst who loves to travel and i have a bed on my Room where someone can spend a night in Exchange of receive in your house in Europe. I have a trip schedualed for the Summer in europe

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Safety in Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio de Janeiro safe?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Is Rio de Janeiro safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider walking alone at night to be very unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.4 out of 5

Is public transport safe in Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the risk of being physically attacked to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

Women living in Rio de Janeiro consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively high, with an overall risk rating of 3.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Rio de Janeiro?

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