Is Chile Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Chile

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Chile consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Chile consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

31.3%

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 49 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A bit worried

How safe is Chile?

Chile

I live in Santiago, and it’s very safe if you go out in Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura and locations near that. In the centrum is not recomendable to stay late. Try to not walk alone in other areas, or move in Uber to be safer. Better if you stay in group.

Posted: June 1, 2025
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Sayen

Sayen

Viña del Mar

It is a city where one must be primarily cautious; it is not so bad to walk on the street at night, but only if it is in busy places. The train (or subway) is the most comfortable means of transport to use considering the risks, I would say that buses (or taxis) come as the second option because the level of mobility around the city is good and there is not too much risk in using them, but they are very expensive. I would put the buses (or minibuses) last; they are the ones with the highest risk of being robbed or sexually harassed. The good thing is that there are police stations in several areas, so if there is any problem you can run to one.

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Santiago

Santiago has different vibes, beautiful place and on day is all safe, on nights is better being on groups or take a private ride. You have to be on alert with pickpocket and don't walk with the phone on hands. But Santiago has alot of things to do, museums, parks, shoppings, etc. The nightlife is good, bars and place to dances, but you can't take a public transport that late.

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Angela

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
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Isabel

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
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jasminka

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, 2025
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Is Chile worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Sayen

Sayen

Chile

Puerto Río Tranquilo, Family travel

It's a beautiful place, and as its name indicates, peaceful. A small and long river runs through it; it's huge and has a turquoise color that catches your eye at first glance. The people are very friendly, and there are both food places and very good specialized tours to the marble chapels. The Carretera Austral itself is gorgeous and worth getting to know; it makes you want to stay and live there.

Posted: May 19, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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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, 2024
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Safety in Chile

Frequently asked questions

Is Chile safe?

Women living in Chile consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Chile safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Chile consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Chile consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Chile?

Women living in Chile consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Chile consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.