Is El Salvador Safe for Women? Crime Rate in El Salvador
Safety rating
Women living in El Salvador consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in El Salvador consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 10% percentage of women in El Salvador 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 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 2/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 1.1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Is El Salvador safe for women?
San Salvador
El Salvador’ safety rates have dramatically changed for better. It is a safer place than it was 3 or 5 years ago. You still need to be smart and careful because there are danger risks in every country. Overall, it’s a safe place to travel. Locals are the kindest people I’ve ever met from all the countries I’ve traveled.
Posted: September 4, 2024
Fatima
Concepción de Ataco
Ataco is an agricultural rural animal town. Everyone knows each other, and that is very good for safety. There are a few drunks but they don't mess with you. I would say Ataco is the safest I have ever felt in El Salvador.
Posted: August 7, 2024
Ada
El Salvador
Is same to any other country where there’s parts very safe and must goes, and parts where the country in still healing from post-war gang situation that affected us years ago. Is always important to travel wisely and then you can be complete safe and ready to enjoy a beautiful magical exotic place like my little beautiful country 🌺
Posted: July 2, 2024Is El Salvador worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Jackie
United States
El Salvador, Family travel
This is my second time going to El Salvador. My family is from El Salvador. My mother left in 1989 when she was pregnant with me, during the civil war. It was her first time going back to her home country since she left. It was a surreal experience to her, seeing how much her country as changed. El Salvador is beautiful and welcoming.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: February, 2024El Salvador, Solo travel
I traveled alone to El Salvador and it was an amazing surprise. It's beautiful, and people are very friendly and hospitable. I never felt unsafe, even at night in San Salvador. I really enjoyed it.
Posted: October 17, 2023Meet locals in El Salvador
Fatima
About Me
Hi, my name is Fátima, I like to be called Fa. ✨ I'm a business owner who decided to leave the "big city", 🌆 and move to a small rural cute town in the mountains 🌄. I am looking forward to meeting new people, because it gets very boring here, and I would love to hear all about your fun stories and adventures. I have two dogs. I love cats. I am always up for a coffee ☕ or beer 🍺 and have nice conversations. I have a spare room and I think it would be a great way to meet and connect. This is a queer friendly environment. I identify as a cis woman and a lesbian. I am super happy to host and interact with other queer women as well, not a requirement, but believe me in these small towns those opportunities are appreciated. 🌈⚡
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Gabriela
About Me
Hi! I’m Indonesian living with my French boyfriend in San Salvador. I love traveling, meeting new people and share cultures. I am open to have guests in our second bedroom in our (small) apartment with the view of San Salvador ☺️
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Safety in El Salvador
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