Is French Polynesia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in French Polynesia
Safety rating
Women living in French Polynesia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in French Polynesia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is French Polynesia?
Tahiti
It depends where you are on the island. Most of the time locals are friendly and warm. But as a woman never walk alone at night in town (Papeete) there is some crazy people. There are some neighborhoods you should avoids as well as they are known to be dangerous.
Posted: March 7, 2025Papeete
This is a pretty safe place compared to most places! Like any city after it gets late there are people drinking around and that’s when it gets a bit less safe. During the day it’s great! I’ve never felt unsafe walking around here but there’s a bit of toxic masculinity I noticed sometimes nothing major however!
Posted: November 25, 2024Papeete
Local people are really helpful and nice. They will help you if you are in need. I feel safe in the city and also around the beaches. Also it’s a small town that welcomes a lot of tourists so people are use to share with foreigners.
Posted: July 2, 2024French Polynesia
French Polynesia is a place where locals are kinds and open-minded. It’s in our culture to help and welcome people. If you are lost, locals will guide you. But, the « zero risk » doesn’t exist but it’s safe in French Polynesia.
Posted: April 16, 2024Meet locals in French Polynesia
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Safety in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
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