Is Ghana Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Ghana

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Ghana consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Ghana consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

37%

On average 37% percentage of women in Ghana 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:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.3/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2/5A Bit Worried

Is Ghana safe for women?

Accra

People in Accra are generally very nice and very helpful especially to foreign travelers. Crime rate isn’t very high in major areas in Accra such as Cantonments, Airport Hills and East Legon, but overcrowded areas such as Korle Gonno can generally be avoided because of issues like petty theft and pick pocketing. Not too much violence in Accra either

Posted: October 11, 2024
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Alaine

Alaine

Tamale

Tamale is primarily a conservative, Muslim society. Foreign women stick out, and harassment is common. Generally staying in well lit places and in groups is recommended. It's mostly safe but there is strong anti-LGBT sentiment, and if you go out at night always go with people you trust.

Posted: August 29, 2024
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Shelly

Shelly

Tamale Metropolitan Assembly

People look out for visitors, and will help if you have a problem. The few times a man was overstepping, random people stepped in. I was extremely nervous about coming but feel very safe and well looked after here.

Posted: April 11, 2024
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Safety in Ghana

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghana safe?

Women living in Ghana consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Ghana safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Ghana consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Ghana?

Women living in Ghana consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Ghana?

Women living in Ghana consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Ghana?

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Ghana?

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Ghana?

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Ghana consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.