Is Cairo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Cairo

Safety rating

Moderate
3.5 /5

Women living in Cairo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Cairo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 47 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.9/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Cairo?

Omnia

Omnia

I consider it safe in the majority of the places I’ve been to, i live there in nasr city and nothing bad happened to me since, I also work there, i go out at night and come back very late, i rate 8/10 in safety

Posted: June 14, 2025
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Cairo is relatively big city & it offers diversity of backgrounds cause it is the center of business in Egypt. People are kind & helpful yet you have to be very cautious while interacting with anyone there. Verify infos through asking trusted people & searching the info through web

Posted: June 6, 2025
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mariam

mariam

Cairo is a really big city and there you will diffenietly meet nice and bad people. Egyptians are normally really welcoming people, and they DO LOVE FOREIGNERS a lot. But men sometimes annoy them as they think it is easier to get them also some people will offer higher prices for the products so I think it is better to walk with a local person. I do recommend you all to come but just talk care. Do not walk alone at night and do not make long conversations with random guys. Stay safe u all🫶🏻🫶🏻

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Its not bad if you stay in the developed areas but going into unknown areas where you dont have someone who knows people will get you hurt even as an Egyptian. Its very easy to invite a friend who’s goal is everyones safety for an overall better experience and efficiency in exploration

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Amany

Amany

Cairo is pretty safe if you know the dos and don’ts there so try to always get the experience of a local to avoid any kind of trouble, if you’re by yourself try to be in the touristy areas, and if you want to experience the local non-touristy places try to do it with a local. Stay safe ladies.

Posted: May 15, 2025
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Malaka

Malaka

What I love about here is that really it's the safest I see, as long as it's light outside you are good to go wherever, just make sure in public transport you don't get near men try to set near a woman for safety of sexual harassment. I didn't have the experience of robbery or getting attacked or something like that.thank god. Yeah also make sure crossing the streets to take care bec that's something to worry about in Egypt. We don't have a system for streets, so people and cars and motorcycles are a problem sometimes

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Is Cairo worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.6 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Zhamilya

Zhamilya

Hungary

Family travel

I came to Cairo with my sister and my grandma. We came with a tour company for a day, and visited the great pyramids of Giza. We visited the mosque of al-Zahir Baybars, and Egyptian Museum, which was my childhood dream, because we could see the real mummies. After that we went to Giza by tour bus. It was really hot but the experience was phenomenal. We had a lunch at the nearby cafe, organised by the tour company. Overall, I’d say Egypt is good for travelling with a group or a family. I would not go there alone, as I would not feel safe enough doing so. I wore long pants and a long-sleeved shirt on my trip for safety and sun protection.

Posted: April 21, 2025
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Elif

Elif

Turkey

Couple travel

I spent four months in Cairo as an exchange student, and I absolutely loved the city! Egypt, often called the cradle of civilization, is filled with incredible history, culture, and breathtaking sights. If you’re passionate about history and culture, Cairo will feel like heaven! I spent almost every weekend traveling around, yet I still couldn’t see everything—it’s a place that keeps surprising you. And if you’re going to Egypt, you should definitely visit Alexandria, Siwa, and Luxor as well. My favorite restaurant in Cairo is definitely Tasha Restaurant in Mounira. You can eat handmade Egyptian food from mr dear friend Amr. I was always eating there, the prices are so cheap and the quality is really good, the most importantly you can have the chance to meet Amr, one of the great people of Cairo. Regarding safety, I’d say the city is generally safe, but for women, I highly recommend going with friends rather than alone. As an alone foreigner lady, you might attract attention, and unfortunately, street harassment can happen. However, with some precautions and a bit of street awareness, you can still have an amazing experience exploring this fascinating city! If anyone has questions about traveling to Egypt, feel free to ask!

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Safety in Egypt

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo safe?

Women living in Cairo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Cairo safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Cairo consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Cairo?

Women living in Cairo consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Cairo?

Women living in Cairo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Cairo?

Women living in Cairo consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Cairo consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Cairo?

Women living in Cairo consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Cairo?

Women living in Cairo 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 Cairo?

Women living in Cairo consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Cairo consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5