Is Bogotá Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bogotá

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
3.3 /5

Women living in Bogotá consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.3 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 26 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.2/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.9/5A bit worried

How safe is Bogotá?

Génesis

Génesis

It depends on the neighborhoods and identifying red flags but overall safe. Where I live in Teusaquillo is pretty safe but others parts not so much. Public transportation during the day is good. 6 years in this city and got robbed once nearby calle 26 downtown near the cemetary a sunday at 6:00pm. So sundays are pretty lonely to be downtown in the afternoon.

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Crystle-Day

Crystle-Day

Bogota is similar to any big city in the United States. Some parts are super safe and other super sketchy. Being super aware and street smart is important. People who tend to struggle hereceith safety are those with blue eye and blonde hair since they care targeted more for theft.

Posted: March 3, 2025
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María

María

Bogota is a very complex city, you definitely should avoid certain zones and walk alone very late on the evening. However, you can definitely go by yourself on most touristic places, just be very careful with your personal belongings and always double-check the ask the prices of everything.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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You need to know how to navigate the city in order to be safe. Take precautions like not walking around alone while seeming lost (before you go somewhere make sure to know your way etc). The public transport is ok,

Posted: February 10, 2025
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Nycole

Nycole

Bogotá is a really wonderful city, of course safety totally depends on the area you are visiting. Touristic areas are safe, however you need to be careful about your belongings. Risk is everywhere, just be cautious.

Posted: February 10, 2025
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It is safe in daylight, but I wouldn’t recommend going out alone at night. I normally go out with my friends because it can get unsafe at night here if people now you are a foreigner. It’s a beautiful city but you should be aware of this.

Posted: February 10, 2025
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Andrea

Andrea

Bogota is a really big city, and in general is not safe. It has some safe neighborhoods and places and it’s not super unsafe but you have to be cautious in general. There are places where you can take your phone out, for example, but there places where you can’t.

Posted: January 28, 2025
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There are different areas of Bogotá where you can feel very safe or not at all safe, depending on the time you are walking, if you are alone. It is moderately safe but you have to be alert and careful

Posted: January 22, 2025
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Dalays

Dalays

Bogotá it's a Big city, It's dangerous if you give your feet. Papaya puesta papaya partida,so you gotta watch out if you're walking alone or if you're in a place like downtown,the South,and even everywhere there's danger so you please stay aware

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Bogotá has its issues as all cities, but I've lived here all my life and I haven't been robbed or assaulted. I have experienced some sexual harassment in public transportation and in the street but nothing major. I believe it is not a place to be afraid of, but you have to be careful and always take care of your belongings, also it's important to investigate the places that you visit beforehand so you don't actually go to a dangerous part of the city. We do have a lot of homeless people, but most of them won't even acknowledge you if you are careful of what to wear in certain areas (I'm talking about jewelry or accessories)

Posted: January 7, 2025
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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

Crystle-Day

Crystle-Day

About Me

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Génesis

Génesis

About Me

Hi, I’m Genesis. I’m Venezuelan but I’ve lived in Bogota, Colombia for the past 6 years. I study modern languages, work as a freelancer and English teacher. I love adventures and getting to know new places and restaurants (I’m vegetarian). I like hiking, watching movies, going to festivals, cultural exchange, being in nature and artsy events. I’m new to this app but I would love to host and make friends.

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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 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 3.3 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 2.7 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 2.4 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 2.2 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 1.7 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 3.2 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 1.9 out of 5.