Is Santiago Safe for Women? Crime Rate in 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 .

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

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

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.

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

Solo travel

I have been walking around alone in the Bellavista area and never had anything suspicious. I have been feeling quite safe. For that I do make sure I don’t look wandering about and usually walk with a purpose and don’t go wandering around ar night.

Solo travel

I was in Santiago for 2 days and I fell in love with this city. I stayed in the central part and felt quite safe there. I recommend going on wine tours near Santiago, as well as visiting Portillo, where Laguna del Inca is located. In addition, the best neighborhoods to stay in are Providencia, Las Condes, Bellavista, and Vitacura.