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 41 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | 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: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Chile?
Francisca
Santiago
It depends. If you’re in Ñuñoa, Las Condes, Providencia, Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, or Chicureo, there’s nothing to worry about at all (though I always protect my phone everywhere). Uber is safe here, as well as public transportation, but just be mindful of your belongings since theft can happen if you’re not paying attention. People are usually friendly, and that’s not a problem. I like living here as a woman; I feel safe most of the time.
Posted: February 23, 2025
Vale
La Serena
It's a safe city during the day but at night it gets a bit dangerous in the center of the city. I would avoid walking alone at night. The beach area is pretty safe though. Also if you're a foreigner avoid walking with your phone visible and careful with cabs, I'd rather use uber.
Posted: February 21, 2025Santiago
Overall I did not feel safe in Santiago. I didn’t matter if it was dark outside or not and people would always tell me to be careful as a foreign woman. I almost got robbed during daytime in downtown Santiago. I would recommend to be really aware and never walk with your smartphone in your hand otherwise you get robbed
Posted: February 18, 2025Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a very safe place. It's not very common to get robbed or assaulted and it's significantly safer than other cities in Chile. There have been cases of harassment and house robbery mostly, but I wouldn't be concerned about being physically assaulted in most parts of the city.
Posted: February 14, 2025Santiago
It really depends on where you're moving, some zones are very dangerous while others are not. I would not recommend going out alone during night time, or going out only with a few friends because something might happen. Always be prepared and careful with your belongings.
Posted: February 8, 2025Santiago
Santiago it’s maybe the safest capital of LATAM, of course you should always be careful with your belongings, specially cellphones. Pickpockets are the main source of robbery and they are usually silent and non violent. As a tourist you should avoid periferic comunas.
Posted: February 1, 2025Santiago
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, 2025Safety in Chile
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