Is Dominican Republic Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Dominican Republic
Safety rating
Women living in Dominican Republic consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Dominican Republic consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 3% percentage of women in Dominican Republic 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 9 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.4/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Dominican Republic?
Gipsy
Santo Domingo
Is a safe place as long as you are in the right places, because like other countries it has its places with greater danger. But I recommend to everyone the capital Santo Domingo is very tourist, safe and comfortable.
Posted: January 4, 2025Puerto Plata
I've been advised not to go out at night and not hike or go to secluded areas alone. Where I live, in Costambar is fine though. It's a sort of gated community, with security, I can leave my bag unsupervised at the beach.
Posted: December 31, 2024Santiago
Santiago is safest during the day and with a local, however, you will be fun by yourself as well once you get familiar with the area. The more tourist centered or busy the location is the safer you will be.
Posted: December 30, 2024Santiago De Los Caballeros
Santiago is consider one of the most safest city in Dominican Republic but you should be aware of your surroundings like everywhere in the world :) , if you’re walking around the city don’t use your phone in case you really need it
Posted: September 29, 2024
Carlota
Santiago De Los Caballeros
It's not an unsafe city in comparison with other places in Latin America. However, our place as women is very low as this is a very patriarchal society. Each time I go out to walk there's a man that harrases me or that tells me that k should walk alone. It's irritating!!
Posted: May 7, 2024
Rosangelica
Santo Domingo de Guzmán
The city has some nice places to visit, like Zona Colonial, where there's a lot of history from DR and some buildings constructed since the era of Cristobal Colon. But it is very unsafe if you walk around dangerous neighborhoods and you use your phone too much outside. It is not recommended to walk alone in the dark, and you have to be careful not to be robbed while using public transport.
Posted: May 7, 2024Santo Domingo
The city is not as walkable as one would like, it’s wise to keep an eye out. The people in here is usually friendly and welcoming, they’re so expressive sometimes you might feel like they’re trespassing your personal space, but they don’t mean no harm.
Posted: April 24, 2024
Mily
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is a big City so as long as you remain in the safest area, you will be ok. For Example, walking in the main streets of Zona Colonial shouldn’t be a problem for a woman traveling alone at night or during the day in the metropolitan area or Malecón. Just watch out for mugglers and motobikers.
Posted: April 8, 2024Dominican Republic
I have been living in the Dominican Republic for many years, traveling alone around the island day and night and I feel safe here. You just need to take the usual precaution, don't flash expensive jewelry or bundle of cash.
Posted: March 29, 2024Is Dominican Republic worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 15 experiences from female travelers
Dominican Republic, Solo travel
Dominican Republic are tropical paradise with extremely beautiful nature, fun local people, tasty food. I fell in love with this place. Trip into capital city was interesting. There are also local zoo with exotic animals. Watersport. I would recommend to visit this country.
Posted: January 13, 2025
Chelsea
Canada
Dominican Republic, Couple travel
We visitedPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic last year and stayed on resort but did many activities off resort, mostly through excursions. The cable car up the mountain was amazing but it is combined in a tour with other things we weren't as interested in seeing. But I am betting you can book and do a lot of activities solo and likely save money, but should book a private car. We always felt safe but did not venture far into the city on our own for my partners comfort level, though I would have! We walked along the beach to a restaurant off-resort to find the best seafood and were followed back by a stray dog who spooked us at first but was very gentle. Its a beautiful country with so much to do, highly recommend!
Posted: January 12, 2025Experienced: February, 2024Meet locals in Dominican Republic
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