Is Vancouver Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Vancouver consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Vancouver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.6%

On average 13.6% percentage of women in Canada 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 36 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Vancouver?

Rain

Rain

Avoid the downtown east side especially at night. Otherwise the city is lovely and very safe! I have no issues being alone at night and I live right by downtown. People are willing to help and most people leave you alone. Use basic common sense and be aware of your surroundings, as you would anywhere.

Posted: August 15, 2025
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alexandra

alexandra

Overall, Vancouver's is a beautiful and great city, but it has a big problem with people that are unhoused and reliant on illicit substances so there is a lot of areas that I do not recommend walking alone. In addition, there have been a lot of violence against women and missing and murdered women in recent years. I recommend having friends in town and doing a lot of research before you arrive. Make sure to take precautions when traveling solo here.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Downtown Vancouver can be very dangerous at times with unpredictable people, especially at night or alone. It is okay to walk around alone in the day, but do not go anywhere sketchy. Never go out alone at night in the downtown area, and if you must, take an uber and avoid public transit at night. The Ubers are perfectly fine. If possible, day or night, have at least one more person with you. Vancouver is incredibly beautiful, but please be wary about your surroundings at all times down town.

Posted: May 15, 2025
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Vanessa

Vanessa

It’s pretty safe for the most part, just don’t go to East Hastings. That is where the most homeless people are and where there’s a lot of drug use. Just avoid that area and you should be okay. I haven’t had problems elsewhere.

Posted: May 10, 2025
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Jaida

Jaida

There are a lot of homeless in Downtown Vancouver and a lot of drug problems. Downtown Vancouver isn’t the safest to walk around in the evening. Same goes for East hastings. Kitsilano, West point grey, Dunbar and Southlands are fairly safe and I feel comfortable walking around at night.

Posted: April 9, 2025
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Is Vancouver worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

If you're seeking beautiful landscapes, Vancouver can be a good choice if you're ready to go further than Vancouver city. I would not recommend just staying in the city, I didn't really feel safe there because of all the drug consumption around the city. Also, i didn't find anything worth visiting.

Posted: August 12, 2025
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Safety in Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Vancouver safe?

Women living in Vancouver consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is Vancouver safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vancouver consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5