Is Alexandria Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Alexandria

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Alexandria consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

Women living in Alexandria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

34.7%

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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.1/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Alexandria?

Ayah

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, 2025
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It is pretty safe actually, specially if you stay in a known hotel and neighberhood.. We got uber and public transportation, our tramways have cars only for women. Staying late till 12 out isn't usually a problem, specially if it is somewhere where a lot of people go.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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bushra

bushra

Egypt generally isn't safe (born and raised here my whole life.) People say you just have to dress modestly to avoid sexual harassment but trust me, no one in Egypt even wears anything revealing and yet sexual harassment is at an all time high. I experience it everywhere I go and now I just ignore it because it's too much. I literally get cat called over my hair being curly or my outfit having colors or anything at all. I wouldn't visit Egypt as a woman tbh.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Shahd

Shahd

Alexandria is very safe and warm country. People are awake 24/7 so I usually feel safe walking even after midnight, however, don’t walk in an empty street alone; some beggars might bother you with bad words

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Reem

Reem

There's a very low chance of anyone being attacked or targeted in Alexandria, the people here are quite peaceful and keep to themselves. It's rare for any sort of crime to take place, and usually when it does it's only due to a feud between locals, so there's no reason to worry.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Alexandria is a very safe city and you can walk at any time in 24/7 to be honest I don't prefer walking alone after 11pm but it still safe and people are so friendly and helpful and cops is everywhere to protect you

Posted: December 25, 2024
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it's generally safe but you have to keep attention to walk alone in an empty street in the darkness, apart from that everything is okay , also not keeping in mind having modest clothes to avoid any attraction.

Posted: November 19, 2024
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Alexandria is a lively city. This makes it a bit safe to be in at night as streets will be very busy until 12-1AM. It is after those hours that it starts feeling a bit unsafe for me. Catcalls from men are frequent specially if you have a unique feature that stands out. (For me it was my blonde curly hair). Dressing different will also get you looks, however, physical harassment is not as frequent as verbal harassment, which is still not ideal but easier to ignore.

Posted: September 18, 2024
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Wessam

Wessam

Alexandria is generally safe, but it's best to avoid staying out late at night, especially during the winter season. Try to stay near the sea area, as it tends to be safer. To ensure your safety, avoid going to random or unfamiliar places in Alexandria.

Posted: August 28, 2024
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Is Alexandria worth visiting?

Travel rating

3 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Went during the overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood (unsure if it was 12’ or 13’) nonetheless I was not a fan. I am tan Latina and I found myself feeling unwelcomed in many circumstances. I recall my white roommate encouraging me to approach the natives while I was out and about on my own. I did just that and was met with many unkind faces. There were so many instances where the natives were simply awful i.e. unkind. I am not familiar with the climate of today — i.e. whether they continue to be close-minded, ignorant, colorist, and racist as POCs (which baffles me). But I have always empathized to many of my Arabic language exchange partners that I would not return.

Posted: April 1, 2024
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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, 2024
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Meet locals in Alexandria

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merna

About Me

I am a young girl ☺️ I am passionate about travel, but I started traveling alone within my country, and from here travel became my life. I did not have many trips, I know that, but after that I became crazy about travel, and this year 2024 I was lucky to travel twice to Bulgaria, and it was a completely different experience 🫣 I hope. Next year I will go to more countries

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Safety in Egypt

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexandria safe?

Women living in Alexandria consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Alexandria safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Alexandria consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Alexandria?

Women living in Alexandria consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5