Is Chile Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Chile
Safety rating
Women living in Chile consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Chile consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 31.3% percentage of women in Chile 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 34 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Chile?
Santiago
Santiago is in overall a pretty safe city . Just like any city in South America you gotta be precautious of course , don’t get your phone out in crowded places , don’t walk alone at night ect… to be honest I feel like there can lot of robberies here , but assault and violation is really not that much of a thing here .
Posted: January 28, 2025Santiago
Im think its a safe city but you have to be careful, if you walk alone in the night its a risk in some dangerous places but if you walk in a secure place like las condes, providencia it’s less probable to be expose to some crime
Posted: January 25, 2025
Georgina
Coñaripe
Actually is very safe, when is not high season it is awesome, there is not too much people and it is beautiful! I am in love of this place and I will be so happy to show you around, it is small and green.
Posted: January 14, 2025Valparaíso
Valparaíso is a city full of charm, creativity, and stunning views, but like any urban area, it comes with some safety challenges. I’ve live here for four years as a college student and since I got here first I was struck by its vibrant street art and the maze of colorful hillsides. It felt like every corner had a story to tell. However, I quickly realized the importance of staying alert, especially in crowded areas like Cerro Concepción and the central market. Pickpocketing and bag snatching are fairly common, so I made sure to keep my belongings secure and avoided flashing my phone or camera. I’ve never experienced anything like this but still it’s better to be safe. At night, I try to stick to well-lit, busier areas and avoided wandering into less lit streets, as some can feel a bit isolated. And when bar hopping or partying I avoid being alone or on my phone since the nightlife areas are fun but can be more dangerous. The locals are in general kind and helpful. Still, I encourage trusting your instincts and planning l routes carefully, especially when venturing out after dark. Ubers are generally easy to get and pretty safe too. I’ve never experienced any mugging or theft but friends of my have and overall we all agree on keeping things street smart. Don’t be on your phone on the street, take it out for pictures and that but keep an eye on the surroundings, don’t walk alone at night specially on streets you don’t know really well, avoid wearing anything flashy or that can be snatched easily.
Posted: January 12, 2025
Trina
La Cruz
The cross is a very small city in Chile where everyone knows each other. It's very rare to find tourists here, but it is very close to places like Concón, Valparaíso, or even Santiago! You can travel all over Chile by bus, and as long as you are friendly and prepared for high speeds and the bus filling up with local people, you will be fine. We Chileans love our country and welcome visitors, so don't be afraid to ask someone for advice. Not all of us speak English or other languages, but don't give up; there is always someone who can help you with what you need :)
Posted: January 10, 2025Santiago
Fairly safe as long as you dont go looking for trouble. Its easy to be stupid and find trouble even in the safest of countries or cities. Yes there is danger of getting your phone swiped etc, but gender specific violence is not common, esp when you are a foreigner
Posted: January 9, 2025
Ignacia
Santiago
You have to take care while being alone on the streets but in a group you’ll be much safer. There are certain areas that would be not recomended to go, even in a group or during the day. I would also recomend to look as not turist as you can.
Posted: January 9, 2025Santiago
it’s safe but depends on which part of the town you are, closer to the center its considerably less safe, being a woman i wouldn’t feel safe walking alone at night at all and during the day its really possible for you to get mugged, in other places of santiago (like las condes or vitacura) its much safer
Posted: January 5, 2025
Javiera
Providencia
Providencia is safe, always keeping in mind that if we seem very clueless or lost, they might take advantage of that, but it is a place where you can walk day and night without worry. The biggest theft they might commit is of your phone, so I recommend holding it firmly and not taking it out much in the street, but nothing more.
Posted: January 4, 2025Viña del Mar
During the day, it is completely fine, but I would advise against going out at night alone, especially in winter. In the summer, it is safer since it gets dark later on in the night, but I would still advise not to go out alone since there's a higher rate of mugging.
Posted: January 3, 2025Is Chile worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 15 experiences from female travelers
Chile, Solo travel
I loved Chile so much, I stayed for tree months in Santiago, people where so so nice there I made a lot of friends, people host me nicely and we did a lot of activities together like go to the museum, hiking, cycling, grab dinner
Posted: January 26, 2025Experienced: September, 2023Chile, Solo travel
I loved Chile. I spent 3 days in Viña del Mar in an Airbnb on the coast—a very beautiful beach spot even in winter. Great places to eat and very safe. Then I spent 3 more days in Santiago at “Hostel la Casa Roja,” which I highly recommend. It has a great atmosphere, the people are friendly, and there are many solo travelers. It’s an excellent place to meet people.
Posted: August 13, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Meet locals in Chile
Pilar
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Hi! My name is Pilar and I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. My hobbies include playing soccer and handball, reading and going camping. So, if you wanna visit Chile, count on me for showing you around and if you need a place to stay, I live alone in a good neighborhood!
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I am Pame, from Chile 🌶️ I have been in Mallorca, Spain since september 2024 and moving to Berlín on march 2025! I love travel and culture exchange! and always looking for new adventures. I consider myself as fun and warm 🫀I like to integrate new people by activities that I enjoy :) some of them would be dancing, hiking, new sports, climbing or just chill on the beach/grass with a cute picnic hihi I think I would be the one who can do both; going on a hike or just cozzy wine, always keeping it simple and open to new plans!🦦
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