Is China Safe for Women? Crime Rate in China

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.8 /5

Women living in China consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in China consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

Violence rating

14.6%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 53 experiences

Safety rating:

4.8/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.9/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is China?

Lilou

Lilou

Beijing

Beijing and China in general is a very safe place for women and for everyone. There are cameras everywhere on the streets and people don't really go out at night, when I go outside at night I know noone will get on my way. I always feel safe and can let my purse out of sight for a few minutes (if I go to the toilet for example) and I know everything will still be in place when I come back. I give 2 stars about the fact that you can get "physically attacked" because strangers can actually come to you and start touching your hair or your bracelet (one day I was wearing a bracelet with spikes and a man came and said "oh this is pretty" touched it) or your skin if you are brown or black. But I want to say that these people are not actually willing to hurt you, it's because China is not really a diverse country and they are just curious and might not have the same private space boundaries as I have (in France). You can always feel that people's intentions are not mean so you still feel secure, but if you don't like physical touch or strangers talking to you, I just want to let you know. I recommend this country for its safety.

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Muyi

Muyi

Xi'an

Xi’an is my hometown,which is a secondary and historical city in China.u don’t have to worry about robbing and safety.most people are nice and friendly.But maybe if u dress so bold which will receive some male gaze.and as a foreigner woman,probably will get a lot of stares ,but mostly are out of curiosity.

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Shanghai

I feel very safe in Shanghai. I can tell that the locals feel the same. No one bothers anyone here. There are cameras almost everywhere and police presence at key spots. There are also security checks at metro stations. Even when I walk alone at night, I don’t feel afraid.

Posted: May 24, 2025
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Shanghai

Life is very safe in Shanghai: tangible and strictly enforced laws are in place to protect women in any and all settings. Culturally, misogyny and sexism are still present, but would rarely escalate into physical violence. Help lines and healthcare services are readily available.

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Shanghai

Part of China (a very controlled country), Shanghai is the safest city I have ever visited, especially as a woman. You will never feel in danger, unsafe or even uncomfortable. The risk of being assaulted, robbed etc is extremely low (even late at night) due to the control of the government (lots of cameras) but mostly due to Chinese people's behaviour (extremely safe!!!).

Posted: May 4, 2025
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China

China is one of the safest place for everyone, cameras are everywhere. But anyway, of course, be careful. Check about the place before you go, specially if this is a small village. In big cities (almost every city in China is big lol) you can put even your phone on the table in street and go, no one will grab it. Even (0000.1%) if this happened, ( I’m sure it’s will be foreigners, not chinees), police will find your things for 1 second, because cameras everywhere lol

Posted: May 4, 2025
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Is China worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 44 experiences from female travelers

Pudong, Solo travel

Shanghai was amazing! I stayed for 5 days but wish I stayed longer. Everything was so cheap and the transport system (metro) made it so that you could anywhere very quickly since there's metros stops everywhere connected in a grid. The food is very cheap too but lots of overpriced tourist traps. Overall I felt safe but being a non-aisan women will definitely get you a lot of looks from men. People also spat on the street which was very shocking. The people are very friendly, especially students. Customer service is strange, not that friendly but still helpful.

Posted: July 2, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Anastasiia

Anastasiia

Russia

Qingdao, Solo travel

Qingdao Travel Recap 🇨🇳 Safety: Felt very safe—clean, relaxed vibe, even at night. Must-Do: • Zhanqiao Pier for iconic views • Badaguan for colonial architecture • Laoshan Mountain for hiking • Tsingtao Beer Museum for fun and beer tasting • May Fourth Square for city photos Skip: • Crowded beaches in peak summer • Overpriced seafood at tourist traps Food Recs: • Jiaozhou Bay Seafood Street – fresh local dishes • YiQingLou Dumplings – great local dumplings • Try Tsingtao beer fresh from the source! Budget: ~$50–$80/day including food, attractions & transit. Stay: Le Meridien Qingdao – modern, central. Also try guesthouses in Badaguan for charm. Getting Around: Easy—buses, metro, and Didi (China’s Uber) all work well. Metro signs are in English.

Posted: June 11, 2025
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Safety in China

Frequently asked questions

Is China safe?

Women living in China consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Is China safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in China consider walking alone at night to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in China?

Women living in China consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in China?

Women living in China consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in China?

Women living in China consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5