Women living in Santiago consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Women living in Santiago consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
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.
Based on 6 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.3/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
you have to be careful with your phone at all times!!! that’s the most common crime of the city! around the touristic areas is very safe, however you should avoid walking past 8 - 9 pm alone or with companions!!
Posted: October 17, 2024Daniela
Generally safe, except for specific neighborhoods and after certain hours. I walk my dog at night downtown and I've always felt safe. I would reccomend taking Uber at night, but public transportation in the day. There are pick pockets like in every big city, but I've never felt like my life has been in danger.
Posted: September 13, 2024Fernanda
It used to be safer than it is now, anyway if you know which places to avoid is not that bad. But I wouldn’t recommend to be a tourist by yourself. If you can walk around with a local that would be much better. Anyway comparing to the rest of Latin America .. is not that insecure.
Posted: September 11, 2024Ámbar
Now in these years it is very important not to give yourself away an night when you are alone, avoid going downtown alone at night and always keep your cellphone tucked away so as not to be targeted by criminals :)
Posted: September 3, 2024Paulina
Depending on the area Santiago can be safe, it ain't that violent, but you gotta be careful in certain areas or in certain times of the day, there are neighborhoods the you should definitely avoid at all costs, but most of them are ok to go around during day time, and some of them ok for night time aswell. It's like most big cities, you gotta be careful and always aware, don't walk drunk and alone, your things and drinks always on your sight. That's pretty much but it is easy to find nice people willing to help everywhere
Posted: May 10, 2024I would describe it as moderate, depending on the part of the city you are in, might be a bit more complicated than other streets, always pay attention to your surroundings but you can easily enjoy it as well
Posted: April 13, 2024based on 3 experiences from female travelers
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.
Posted: December 11, 2023I 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.
Posted: September 11, 2023Camila
Hi! I’m Camila a solo traveler from Chile. I’ve been traveling since I was a teenager. I work as a bioanthropologist and also a photographer in my home country. I’m visiting Europe for a while and I’d love to meet people (specially woman) from the places I go to, so I can learn about local and different cultures while feeling safe.
Barbara
I love to travel the world and explore the nature, try new food and meet people.