Is Barranquilla Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Barranquilla
Safety rating
Women living in Barranquilla consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Barranquilla consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 12.3% percentage of women in Colombia 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: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.3/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.2/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Barranquilla?
You just need to keep your things close and know which places not to go, specially at night. It’s preferable not to go out alone, but it’s actually not as unsafe as most people would think. Also taxi drivers sometimes try to charge extra if they think you’re a foreigner. 🙈
Posted: January 31, 2025
Daniela
In Colombia this is one of the safest citys. You can go around in the north part without worries but the street harrasment is awful. Is too much. But at least is just words and sounds. About robbery, all around colombia is dangerous, specially in poor neighbours, so always keep your phone in your bag. Dont show laptops in the streets, try to dont take technology with you everywhere.
Posted: January 3, 2025It's not paradise, but if you know where to be and places to avoid you'll be okay. It is a beautiful city with warm people. Sadly mans are not the ideal, but you'll find a home in here and it's near to the beach.
Posted: December 25, 2024Barranquilla is a great place, the people are nice and very happy, you can dance and the food is amazing. Sadly the insecurity is real and the people mostly women feel unprotected. You need to be careful where you go, and always takes uber or indriver, and give this inform to someone close to you.
Posted: August 15, 2024If you are in the north of the city, it is pretty safe. it is a really beautiful city, and compared with other places on the country, it is really safe. Just make sure to not display anything flashy and you will be fine
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