Is Bogotá Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bogotá

Safety rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Bogotá consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Bogotá consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

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 7 experiences

Safety rating:

2.7/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.9/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.1/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.4/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Is Bogotá safe for women?

Mile

Mile

Bogotá is a very big city with millions of people. There are nice restaurants to go and enjoy Colombian food. There are also nice places to visit like Monserrate, La candelaria, and Usaquen. Come and visit people in general are friendly and helpful with tourists.

Posted: October 18, 2024
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It's a nice city when you know how to move around. If you're new, try to stick to locals you can trust. They will tell you where to go, when and how. It's very common to see tourists being careless. That's not gonna help anyone.

Posted: June 18, 2024
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Martha

Martha

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, which makes it a big city full of people and traffic. As in any other city or country, you need to be careful with your personal belongings. I'd say it's better to be low-key and not wear flashy jewelry and stuff like that. I love my city and country overall; always try to stay safe.

Posted: May 31, 2024
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It's a big city. Use common sense. I feel safe but I'm also not walking on lonely streets in bad neighborhoods at 2am. Blend in and you'll be fine. There are opportunists everywhere and that goes from NYC to Bogotá.

Posted: May 22, 2024
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Bogotá has a high crime rate, mostly thieves, so you have to be very careful with your belongings and stay alert, but not paranoid. The public transport is also a place where you can get robbed, but mostly by pickpocketing. Just make sure to stay in the safer areas of the city.

Posted: May 20, 2024
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Alejandra

Alejandra

You gotta be careful with your belongings when you are at the street and public transport. Men usually fell free to shout out to you and molest you. It’s better to be mean, give them a bad look and continue your way. Zones like the center are the most dangerous, but you can walk the turistic zones.

Posted: April 6, 2024
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You need to be careful with your cellphone on the streets. Always check the prices before paying or purchase something. Take a cab via app in that way you could guarantee a fair rate and a safety cab

Posted: March 4, 2024
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Is Bogotá worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Charlot

Charlot

Belgium

Solo travel

I went to Bogotá and stayed at Spotty Hostel. I loved the hostel and would absolutely get back. At night I didn't always feel safe alone on the streets, but during the day I never felt like that. I've also noticed that it really helps if you speak Spanish! The people are really friendly and always eager to help. A must-visit is Monserrate!

Posted: July 16, 2024Experienced: June, 2023
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Julia

Julia

Netherlands

Solo travel

I spent a weekend in Bogota in March 2023. I stayed at “Hotel Retiro 84 by MIJ”, very safe area to walk during the night for solo female travelers. Favorite places to eat in the area: La Taqueria calle 82, Frites Artois, Azahar Café Nogal Favourite activities in Bogota: - Ride to Monserrate for the sunset (think of arranging taxi in advance from there, as it’s difficult to get Uber afterwards and area is not considered extremely for foreigners) - Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia, with Botero art (free to visit) Great lunch spot: Quinua Y Amaranto It’s considered safe to walk in La Candelaria before 5 pm, not sure what happens after as I didn’t try to stay after the sunset. I typically walked or got a taxi / Uber

Posted: March 30, 2024Experienced: February, 2023
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Meet locals in Bogotá

Mile

Mile

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Valencia

Valencia

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Hey! I'm an avid traveler but also love being in my new adopted home of Bogotá for the past 3 years. Love solo travel and will be looking forward to checking things off my bucket list soon enough.

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Safety in Colombia

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá safe?

Women living in Bogotá consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Is Bogotá safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bogotá consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bogotá?

Women living in Bogotá consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bogotá?

Women living in Bogotá consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bogotá?

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bogotá?

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Bogotá?

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Bogotá consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.