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 45 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.8/5 | 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: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Chile?
Angela
Chile
As in every place, there are dangerous areas, and the larger the city, the more chaotic it is. Compared to other places in LATAM, I consider Chile to be relatively safer, as long as you take the necessary precautions.
Posted: April 14, 2025
Isabel
Santiago
I'll say like any other city you should inform yourself about which zones to avoid, but overall the most touristic places are really safe during the day. The metro is definetly a great transportation, but there are some specific stations where you should be really carefull because you can be robbed.
Posted: April 13, 2025
jasminka
Viña del Mar
Its better than Santiago for sure but theres always the possibility of something happening even more in places with more commerce and people like the center or dangerous neighborhoods but nothing close to the city attractions. Valparaiso gets more dangerous at night for sure but ive been there to party and all and nothing has ever happened to me luckily.
Posted: March 21, 2025Providencia
Providencia is one of the safest places to be in Santiago. Mostly people working and getting into places. But you have to be careful with your personal belongings, is very easy to spot a tourist, I recommend only use the phones inside of a store!
Posted: March 13, 2025
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, 2025Is Chile worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 16 experiences from female travelers
Punta Arenas, Group travel
The climate in this city is cool and cold at night. It’s very peaceful and relax. Be sure to visit Penguin Island! The seafood soup is delicious. You can find the restaurant: magallania in the seafood market.
Posted: February 3, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Chile, 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, 2023Meet locals in Chile
Isabel
About Me
Hi! I am 18 years old, from Chile, and this year I'll start my literature studies in Spain. I love reading, writing, coffee, jazz, desserts, cats, dogs... and well, getting to know new people and places! I am an INFP and 9w1, If you are into mbti and the enneagram, then, you'll know what it means. If not, it basically means I have a PhD in daydreaming and emotional support + I apologize to furniture I bump into. Maybe a bit dramatic internally, but soft-spoken, like a silent opera.
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Pamela
About Me
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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