Is São Paulo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in São Paulo

Really depends on the neighbourhood you go to and what times, some neigh ourhoods are extremely safe, some extremely dangerous, some in the middle, always ask a local, but basically main places are safe like Paulista, Bela Vista, main avenues ...

São Paulo is a great city to visit, sadly is getting unsafe, but not impossible to visit. You just have to be careful, at night I don't recommend walking, taking a taxi or Uber, is better. But in the daylight is a beautiful city, just take care of your belongings.

São Paulo is a huge city and there are different levels of safety depending where you are. Generally it is safe to walk around alone as a woman, but be aware of pickpockets. I wouldn’t recommend walking alone at night on streets with little movement and always stay alert.

São Paulo is not as dangerous as it seems or as they make it seem, but at the same time, it is a city where you always need to be alert... people tend to be a bit rude and there are many robberies and muggings here. Don't go out alone at night, and if you do go out, try to take an Uber!

São Paulo we needs to be in attention, about cellphone, bags, depending the neighborhood, because big city, different peoples… but we can walk around, visit different places. There’s some neighborhood we fell more save than others

Sao Paulo is a big city and so it has its risks. I never leave my place without self-defense items, but, yeah, i dont let it stop me from going out and enjoying until later at night, tho. I’ve only been robbed once in like 8 years ago.

Sao Paulo can be somewhat dangerous depending on the area you visit and the time of day, specially for non-locals. I have never experience anything bad but being a big city, a lot can happen. However, the most turistic points here are crowded and not that dangerous. I can guide you on the best and safest places to go and when (day, night) and how to be vigilant and safe!

I think São Paulo can be both really safes and really dangerous. It all depends on which neighborhood you’re going to. But overall the people are very nice and friendly, always cooperative and wanting to help you.

São Paulo is very dangerous! Never walk alone and prefer to use apps like Uber, 99… and don't use taxis or buses. If you need to use the subway, go with someone! And prefer to stay in places far from subway stations, they are very dangerous.

São Paulo is a big city and you should consider its risks as a woman in a big city. Unfortunately, I don't feel safe walking by myself at night, but during the day, I'm pretty much OK. Public transportation is really good and not expensive, but you should be worried at all times with your phone and bags.

Couple travel

I felt save almost every moment during day time, but not in the neighbourhood “Luz” I’d never walk there alone in the night. The city is amazingly big but so beautiful! I really recommend tasting traditional food, going to the Parc d’Ibirapuera and visiting Sampa Sky

Group travel

My travel buddy and I are currently in São Paulo and we’re travelling low budget. So far we’ve stayed in a hostel in Guarulhos and had enough luck to be able to stay at a really lovely Ladies place that we found through this app. We visited Sampa Sky, the Liberdade neighbourhood, Beck de Batman, the mercado municipal paulistano and a couple more attractions. So far all our experiences were good even in the areas locals warned us about. Maybe we were just lucky, but I’d recommend staying vigilante at all times, especially with your phone and bags. Most locals don’t speak a lot of English so sometimes it’s hard to communicate but we have found that everyone makes an effort to help you out.