Is Alexandria Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Alexandria consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Alexandria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 34.7% percentage of women in Egypt 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 13 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Alexandria?
In the daytime usually everything is safe and there is no need for worry. Walking in the street and taking public transpirt are fine but I would suggest you avoid very busy places on the bus or metro or street so you don’t feel violated. And dont go out alone at night if you’re not familiar with anything
Posted: August 11, 2025
YoumnaR
It's totally same in public and known main streets there's some drak neighborhood where it's aren't 100 % safe but overall i do feel safe walking around my neighborhood and the places i regularly visit
Posted: July 14, 2025
Sara
Alexandria is a crowded city, but people are helpful and any one can show the road if you are lost they can offer you help. Make sure also to take care generally like any place in the world better to be in public places and not to go somewhere when it's very late at night, being by the sea is the most you can feel safe and fell the beauty of the city
Posted: March 10, 2025It depends in what area you are in alexandria You can walk alone but you have to always be careful and take care of your belongings You will always see kids begging for money dont give them anything 99% of the time they are thieves
Posted: February 23, 2025
Ayah
It is indeed safe, except for catcalling and mild sexual harassment in certain areas which I strongly suggest you should stay away from specially late at night. I also suggest you have some advice from locals on where to go and where to stay away from.
Posted: February 4, 2025Is Alexandria worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
The city of Alexandria was a very beautiful city with a lot of fun, excitement, and many special places to visit and enjoy the beach, especially at night. It is a very charming city, as well as the people in it.
Posted: January 9, 2024Safety in Egypt
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