Is Dominican Republic Safe for Women?
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, 2024Is Dominican Republic worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 18 experiences from female travelers
Dominican Republic, Solo travel
You are safe at all times but there is an insane amount of catcalling everywhere you go. Amazing Italian food, but little curious local dishes (and nothing if you are vegetarian/vegan). BEAUTIFUL country island though. I personally stayed far away from Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, there is way too much beauty to be found without the annoying vacationers and gentrified areas
Posted: August 9, 2025Safety in Dominican Republic
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