Is Goa Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Goa

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Goa consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Goa consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

41%

On average 41% percentage of women in India 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Goa?

Thais

Thais

Goa looks like a safe state, with different locations. There are a lot of security cameras in Anjuna Beach, for example. People don't usually walk, they all use motorcycles as a main source of transportation. The streets are dark by night.

Posted: March 20, 2025
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North Goa: Some parts are safer than the others; avoid Baga / Calangute areas alone at night. Stay in Parra/Siolim/Vagator. Great if you know how to ride a scooter. Perfect in small groups. Beaches from the Morjim - Mandrem stretch are the best in the North.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Goa is pretty safe.Its a tourist attraction and very famous across India ang goa. The locals are safe and welcoming. Well cultured people. The road and public transport is pretty safe. I would suggest getting your own rented bike/car as the frequency is not that much. The infrastructure is pretty good.

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Goa, if you visit the right places is beautiful! One just needs to be alert as they should in all countries! Come during the shoulder season June to October for the best experience. Goa does get a lot of rowdy Indian tourist who aren’t the nicest people and the locals do not like them either.

Posted: April 23, 2024
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Is Goa worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

Visiting Goa with your parents is a whole different experience. You can plan slow days and relaxed evenings. Go to South Goa if you are looking for serene locations and authentic food. We stayed at a resort called Beleza by the Bay. It’s excellent with easy access to a beach.

Posted: June 14, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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India

Family travel

Goa is nice, though not too safe. However, public transport is good and safe for women—this is my personal experience. South India is much safer compared to the North; the robbery rate is lower in the southern part of India. Overall, it is a nice place to travel.

Posted: June 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2024
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Safety in India

Frequently asked questions

Is Goa safe?

Women living in Goa consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Goa safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Goa consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Goa?

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

What is the crime rate in Goa?

Women living in Goa consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Goa?

Women living in Goa consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Goa consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Goa?

Women living in Goa consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Goa?

Women living in Goa consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Goa consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Goa consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5