Is Salvador Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.5 /5

Women living in Salvador consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Salvador consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Salvador?

Martha

Martha

Not much to say, but always have to be aware. Salvador is a beautiful city, but m, as all capitals around the world, there are things to be worried about. Safety first! Be careful with jewelry and valuable objects when on the street.

Posted: August 11, 2025
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Salvador its a safe city, but you need to stay out of favelas. Thats a people neighborhood not a turist point. The people dont speak english but they will do everything to help you. Think like the european pickpocket, soo dont go outside like everything its okay

Posted: April 7, 2025
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Ranna

Ranna

Security in Salvador is not the best, you need to be careful especially at popular parties. If you are a woman, do not go to parties alone, always be in a group or accompanied by someone. Walking on the streets is not dangerous, but you need to be careful with your belongings, avoid leaving your cell phone and wallet in pockets or easily accessible.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Frequently asked questions

Is Salvador safe?

Women living in Salvador consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is Salvador safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Salvador consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Salvador?

Women living in Salvador consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Salvador?

Women living in Salvador consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Salvador?

Women living in Salvador consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Salvador consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Salvador?

Women living in Salvador 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 Salvador?

Women living in Salvador consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Salvador consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Salvador consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5