Is Shanghai Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Shanghai consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Shanghai consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 14 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Shanghai?
I have lived in Shanghai for over 20 years and have lived alone for more than 5 years. I think Shanghai is a safe city for women traveling alone. I have never been harassed, and it has generally been safe to go home late at night.
Posted: October 4, 2025
Joke
I feel like China is one of the safest countries I’ve ever been to or lived, you can be drunk on your bike home at night or in a taxi and nothing will happen. Me and other girl friends have always felt super safe and have no bad experiences
Posted: September 24, 2025
Sanja
Great public transport, clean and safe city especially for women or solo travelers. Language barrier can be an issue but a lot of apps available, translating instantly. Definitely need WeChat and AliPay to get around.
Posted: August 25, 2025I 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, 2025Life 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, 2025Is Shanghai worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
Shanghai is overall safe. the night life is so fun and interesting. can’t recommend a hotel or restaurant, mostly stayed with a local friends. worth to visit just to meet new people and get the vibe of the city
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