Is Providencia Safe for Women? Crime in Providencia

Providencia is currently ranked #14 safest place in Colombia for women to live. Check the full ranking.

Safety index

Unsafe

1.7 /5

The safety level in Providencia is considered low, with an overall safety index of 1.7 out of 5.

Crime index

Very Low

1 /5

The crime rate in Providencia is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.

Violence index

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.

Crime & Safety Statistics

Safety index:	1.7/5	Unsafe
Safety walking alone after dark:	N/A	Not enough data
Safety using public transport:	N/A	Not enough data
Crime index:	1/5	Very Low
Worries of being sexually harassed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being physically attacked:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of home broken and things stolen:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being mugged or robbed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:	N/A	Not enough data

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Is Providencia safe to travel?

Natalie

United Kingdom

Solo travel

This is a very safe part of the world in terms and of crime, to the extent that people were comfortable leaving their iPhones on a sunbed and going for a swim or wandering off for half an hour. Everyone on the island knows everyone, it has a beautiful small community vibe. The local men are genuinely very friendly to all visitors but often try their luck with solo female travellers and on more than one occasion would try to put their arm around me or another female. Just be quite direct saying no otherwise they will continue trying to sweet talk you which gets annoying and uncomfortable. The island is without doubt the most beautiful place I have ever been to in my life, absolutely worth the bumpy catamaran trip from San Andres. Incredible snorkelling and diving and relaxed vibes all round. Food and drink were great (try the coco locos!) on South West beach which has beautiful sunsets too. I stayed at Posada Miss Portia which I would highly recommend

Posted: February 3, 2024