Is Bogotá Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Bogotá consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

Women living in Bogotá consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.4 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 38 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.1/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.4/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.4/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2.1/5A bit worried

How safe is Bogotá?

Andrea

Andrea

Bogota is a wonderful place, actually Colombia in general is. U have to be careful like other countries and stay alert, but u can enjoy all time in restaurant, bars, hotels, walking around the cities. Etc. We have a lot of things to do. Try and come to Colombia.

Posted: September 8, 2025
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Cynthia

Cynthia

If you are in the “pretty” parts of time is not that bad, but you ALWAYS have to be careful. Don’t take your cellphone out on the street and don’t go out alone at night. In bogota we are not that friendly with unknown people in the street because they can easily rob you. Try to look as you know your way around and don’t stop if someone tries to talk to you, don’t leave your belongings unattended or have your phone in your jacket’s pocket, you won’t feel a thing when they take it out. Don’t give anyone the slightest chance to take advantage of you and you will be okay!

Posted: September 8, 2025
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Paula

Paula

There are some safety areas but it’s mostly insecure, you shouldn’t leave you’re things alone, walk at night or have your phone out in the streets, it’s better to be with someone who knows the area and how to move around

Posted: August 18, 2025
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María

María

As everything it depends Just rey to be in a crowd places is better than alone places, be careful with your stuff don’t walk around at night alone if it’s posible I Don’t know but Bogotá depends in my experience is safe I didn’t live a bad moment fortunately I can teach u more about my city, places to visit or not and those kinda things

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Mariana

Mariana

Is safer in the north of the city. It is better to avoid lonely places and walking by yourself in the dark at night. There's a lot of catcalling, so be mindful on your clothes if your alone (sad, but it is how it is).

Posted: June 11, 2025
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Is Bogotá worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

- I was with locals so I was feeling safe. - The food is really good. - I took a cab or I was walking so I didn’t experienced the public’s transport. - People are nice. - At this time some museums were closed… - Really good for shopping I think.

Posted: March 11, 2025
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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 2.9 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 2.1 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 3.1 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 3.4 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 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 2.4 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 2 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.4 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 2.1 out of 5.