Is Viña del Mar Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Viña del Mar

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 5 experiences

Safety rating:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.3/5Very Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.4/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Viña del Mar?

Sayen

Sayen

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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jasminka

jasminka

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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During the day, it is completely fine, but I would advise against going out at night alone, especially in winter. In the summer, it is safer since it gets dark later on in the night, but I would still advise not to go out alone since there's a higher rate of mugging.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Beautiful, but can be dangerous, you need to keep your eyes open around, don't walk with cell in your hand. Don't walk around at night alone. Especially if you don't look latina , people might pester you. Be careful of pick pockets. But overall people are friendly and willing to help and many beautiful places to see.

Posted: August 8, 2024
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Yovi

Yovi

Viña del Mar has changed a lot. There are some areas where u can walk and feel safe, but most parts u have to be careful during tha day. By night, is not safe to walk alone. Better in groups or using uber or didi.

Posted: May 31, 2024
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Safety in Chile

Frequently asked questions

Is Viña del Mar safe?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is Viña del Mar safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider walking alone at night to be very unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.3 out of 5

Is public transport safe in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Viña del Mar?

Women living in Viña del Mar consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5