Is China Safe for Women? Crime in China
Safety index
The safety level in China is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in China is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 14.6% percentage of women in China have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 23 reviews
Safety index: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.9/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is China for women?
Violet
China
China is really safe and I feel comfortable walking around at night and also with my valuables with me. There are a lot of people and can be chaotic sometimes. Overall, it’s a very friendly country and come visit!
Posted: September 7, 2024Enshi
It's very, very safe in Enshi. Even if you only have one person travelling at night, you don't feel afraid, because the security here is very good. And the people here are very friendly and will help you.
Posted: August 24, 2024China
It is very safe. I have never felt unsafe in China. I have visited many cities, and all of them are safe. Especially when you are a foreigner, you will never feel unsafe. Everywhere you go, you will find a security camera.
Posted: August 17, 2024China
China is absolutely safe.The crime rate in China is very low.I have been living here for a year now and I can tell you that there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to safety,you can roam the streets at night as a female.
Posted: August 5, 2024
lin
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is definitely a safe city especially for a female woman compared to other cities because people are so busy with making money and no interests in harming others. Welcome to Shenzhen and feel Shenzhenspeed
Posted: July 30, 2024
Qiwen
Chongqing
Chongqing is a safe city like other cities in China. You don’t have to worry about being robbed or stolen here. You can feel free to use any transportation here without worrying about safety. The people are very friendly, if something unsafe really happens to you(not very likely I would say), I am sure the police and people will take measures to help you.
Posted: July 24, 2024Chengdu
Overall, Chengdu is a big city with a high level of security. But I think it’s not exactly safe to walk alone in dark streets at midnight. Also, be aware of the drunken persons near pubs at midnight.
Posted: July 20, 2024Beijing
you can walk lonely on the street at any time, no robbery, very few theft, havent heard of rape. there maybe beggers just ignore them, homeless people are usually sent back to their home town by police, so its rare too.
Posted: July 13, 2024
Maggie
Shanghai
It’s so safe that I feel totallybcomfortable walking home at 3 am being kind of drunk. Or walk to the bathroom with my laptop left on the table of a Starbucks. It’s totally normal if I just go to a bar alone and enjoy a night of music/drinks without worrying about being harassed. And if I see another woman being bothered, I wouldn’t hesitate to step up and help her.
Posted: July 12, 2024Beijing
Very safe city - I’ve been walking at night since teenage life and never had issues. I would recommend solo famale to consider this city as it is safe and easy to get around. Also more people in Beijing speak English than other Chinese regions.
Posted: June 22, 2024Is China safe to travel?
Based on 3 experiences
Magda
Poland
Tongren, Solo travel
I felt very safe in Tongren. Food is simple but delicious. People are very friendly although rater shy. Longwu and Wutun temples are beautiful and fascinating. Every interesting places are in walk dostanie.
Posted: August 24, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
rym
China
Shaanxi Xi'an, Solo travel
Xi'an is a beautiful city, it's very safe, have a lot of rivers, so many Chinese restaurants, clean, and historical places, the transport is cheap specially the bus and subway, it have a lot of foreigners
Posted: July 30, 2024Is China worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 3 experiences
Lyana
Malaysia
Beijing, Solo travel
I worked in Beijing for a year and I loved living here. I don’t like the job but the city is amazing. Food is affordable, Didi (their taxi version) is affordable and fast, payment is convenient. So many things are extremely convenient but you need to know the system. It’s not friendly to tourists unless you have an insider due to the blocking of majority of western owned apps hence VPN is a must or you could use roaming. Although you still need a local number to get a lot of things here like buying tickets.
Posted: August 23, 2024Shenzhen, Group travel
Shenzhen is really an amazing place to visit. Being a girl I was a little hesitant at first but the people there were really friendly and cooperative. If you go to Shenzhen you must visit the famous Huaqiang Electronic market, the seventh tallest building in the world. If you are a vegetarian like me it will be a little hard but there are really good restaurants and you can ask them if they can make the dish without meat. You must visit the beaches of Shenzhen as well.
Posted: July 28, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Meet locals in China
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