Is Cambodia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Cambodia

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Cambodia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Cambodia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

46%

On average 46% percentage of women in Cambodia 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

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Cambodia?

Phnom Penh

It is quite safe if you are holding your bag and watching yourself in dark. If you choose to drink be sure to take a car home not tuk tuk and don't walk when you are too drunk. Avoid unlit roads at night.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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Kena

Kena

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is very safe for all female Travellers. You can socialize with other solo travellers from all around the world. Not have scam or petty crime.But you also need to be aware of your surroundings

Posted: October 12, 2024
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Is Cambodia worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 25 experiences from female travelers

Hannah

Hannah

Taiwan

Siem Reap, Couple travel

Like most people, we went to Siem Reap to visit the world-famous Angkor Wat. It is absolutely worth a visit. The magnificent temples are even more stunning in real life and our local guide Mr. Sa was amazing! He showed us to so many spots and told us stories about himself, Angkor Wat, and Cambodia. It was really a journey of a lifetime. Siem Reap is pretty safe as far as the touristy parts go. The local people were really kind and helpful. I had such a great time there!!

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Rachel

Rachel

Singapore

Cambodia, Couple travel

Was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved and felt safe in Cambodia. The food is so good, similar flavours to Thai/Viet but lighter on the palate with so much fresh vegetables, we had Khmer food everyday. Also, the warmth and understanding from the locals is touching, although there can be a lot of traffic, they don't honk obnoxiously at each other or at pedestrians. Shoutout to our Angkor Wat guide who really adjusted to our energy levels and told us so many interesting stories not just about the sights, but about his own life. I also appreciated how he somehow managed to go “off the beaten path” in places crawling with people to take better photos for us. Lastly, as a Malaysian, I was super impressed with how clean all the toilets we encountered were. 🙏 I look forward to coming back to this beautiful country one day.

Posted: March 19, 2025
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Meet locals in Cambodia

Lina

Lina

About Me

Hi, I’m Lina, a passionate local guide based in Phnom Penh. I enjoy introducing travelers to the vibrant culture, history, and nightlife of this beautiful city. Whether it’s exploring ancient temples, wandering bustling markets, savoring authentic Khmer food, or experiencing the lively nightlife, I’ll make sure your visit is unforgettable. I’m all about showing the lesser-known spots and helping you feel like a local during your stay.

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Sarah

Sarah

About Me

German Cambodian back in PP, but new to living here :) Let’s connect and grow together <3 - probably a lot sweatier than on the pics ( I can’t with the heat nekxnekdkwkd) -

Speaking

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Safety in Cambodia