Is Guangzhou Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Guangzhou

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Guangzhou consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Guangzhou consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Guangzhou?

Overall, Guangzhou is one of the safest cities in the world with excellent public security. Walking at night rarely raises concerns about robbery or theft. However, women should remain cautious. Some Chinese men, particularly those intoxicated, may occasionally cast lecherous stares at attractive women. While most nighttime strolls in China are worry-free, it’s wise to keep a slight distance from heavily built, suspicious-looking men who might pose potential risks—though such incidents remain statistically rare.

Posted: March 13, 2025
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Josh

Josh

Guangzhou is the third modern city in China. There is not so much crimes and sexual harassments when visiting it. It’s not common but maybe there are people staring at you if you dress beautifully, you can just stare back or yell at them, or just walk away.

Posted: November 13, 2024
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Jinn

Jinn

Even hanging out at midnight by yourself in the city block is safe. There are plenty of 24 hours convenient stores and police stations also available in many places. The local people are mostly helpful and friendly.

Posted: May 21, 2024
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Is Guangzhou worth visiting?

Solo travel

It's safe to travel alone in Guangzhou and you can easily find restaurants that opened at midnight or places that open 24hrs Price of food are affordable Public transportation is well built Use baidu map or gaode map to make your China trip smoothly~😁

Posted: November 13, 2023Experienced: September, 2023
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My name is Yein, and I am currently working at an international school. I love traveling, taking photos, writing, and piano.

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Safety in China

Frequently asked questions

Is Guangzhou safe?

Women living in Guangzhou consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Guangzhou safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Guangzhou consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Guangzhou?

Women living in Guangzhou consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Guangzhou?

Women living in Guangzhou consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Guangzhou?

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Guangzhou?

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Guangzhou?

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Guangzhou consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5