Is Santa Marta Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Santa Marta

Safety rating

Unsafe
2 /5

Women living in Santa Marta consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Santa Marta consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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

Safety rating:

2/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Santa Marta?

Romane

Romane

Juste arrived arrived, I can tell so much right now on the city. But really joyfull, lot of art every where, dancing and music all around. And it’s a touristic place, for the first fews days here feel good

Posted: May 17, 2025
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Is Santa Marta worth visiting?

Solo travel

I loved going to Santa Marta, I felt very safe, I stayed at the República Hostel and met many, many solo travelers! It was the best experience of my life. It's a very affordable place and the views are beautiful, the transportation is safe and fast, everything is close by, and the food is delicious.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Meet locals in Santa Marta

Anna

Anna

About Me

Vivo en la Costa de taganga, me gusta ir de camping, bailar, tomar el sol, escribí, dibujar, activisades al aire Libre

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Andrea

Andrea

About Me

I am Andrea, I am a scubadiving instructor, life coach and English teacher I have been living in Santa Marta for 4 years, I love to travel and would love to exchange hosting around the globe

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