Women living in Santiago consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.
Women living in Santiago consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 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 23 experiences
Safety rating: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.9/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
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, 2025Isabel
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, 2025Francisca
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, 2025Overall 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, 2025It 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 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, 2025based 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, 2023