Is Indonesia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Indonesia
Safety rating
Women living in Indonesia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Indonesia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 20.2% percentage of women in Indonesia 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 34 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Indonesia?
Bali
I'd say Bali isn't that safe since a lot of people came in here. Some of them stayed and decided to live here. Some of them just wanna have a tour. I personally never being robbed because I actually don't go outside alone, like, barely. But catcalling is everywhere, and I admitted it it's annoying
Posted: January 18, 2025Pontianak
Its generally a safe city but just like any other city you have to stay alert. I've personally been mugged before, they took my brand new phone. I feel safe walking alone around my house up to ±30 minutes away alone during daytime, but definitely not during night time. I don't travel by foot often as its not pedestrian friendly, and when i do walk i experience cat calling ocassionally.
Posted: January 16, 2025Surakarta
In some area the safety might be questionable, but from the area that I live in, thankfully the crime rates is not high and it’s quite safe for international student to study or visit here, but I won’t recommend for a female traveler to walk alone after dark.
Posted: January 14, 2025
Diane
Indonesia
Not super safe as in many developed country, as in Japan or South Korea. Need to be careful and vigilant when walking on the streets. But CBD area on the broad day lights are okay. Public transports are a bit complicated.
Posted: January 9, 2025
Fanny
Tangerang
I rarely go outside, but I can say it's fairly safe, especially around Alam Sutera. Since it is a good highly-developed neighborhood. However, going outside over 2 AM should be quite considerably a "no", since it is fairly quiet. I considered going back after 1 AM sometimes and never experienced any uncomfortable-ness, even though I use gojek most of the time.
Posted: January 9, 2025BSD City
In BSD City you find a lot of Compounds, so there are many Security men and Gates. The houses are big but people very friendly. I have no doubt about going out alone or going for a run in the evening. Shopping is possible at day and night. A lot of cars and motorbikes around.
Posted: January 6, 2025Jakarta
Jakarta is a good for women, unless on its outskirt area. The public transportation is safe at any time. You can also report to public transportation management if some harassment happened because they have their own regulation on it
Posted: January 3, 2025Tangerang
Tangerang is a good city for women, you can walk alone in the night and the public transportation is safe and female friendly at any time. You can also report to the local manager for public transport if anything happens. It also has special space for women in many public transportation and places
Posted: January 3, 2025South Jakarta
It depends on the area. Mostly the city is moderate, just be mindful when walking around the street when using your cellphone. Goes the same with during commuting. Always keep your wallet in the safe part of the bag, don’t put it on your back.
Posted: December 31, 2024Bandung
actually the place is pretty safe in general, i never go out after dark so i wouldn't know how its like. using public transport is considered safe too in my own experience because i never have any problem with them though i dont use it on a daily basis
Posted: December 30, 2024Is Indonesia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 74 experiences from female travelers
Lahari
India
Bali, Solo travel
I felt very safe in Bali. In fact, Bali is my happy place. I love how I can choose the tour of holiday I wish to have in Bali. Be it adventure, spiritual, party or romantic, Bali has it all. I’ve been to Bali several times before and I must say, I fall in love every single time. Highly recommend going to Sidemen and making your own silver jewelry. Check out Sanur for a less crowded beach destination.
Posted: January 14, 2025Indonesia, Group travel
I spent 2 weeks in Seminyak, a bustling spot close to popular neighbouring areas. I felt safe here, although you do get stop a lot as a woman, especially if you have tattoos, but the locals although r pushy are very polite and appreciative people. At night there is so many bike drivers around that will keep an eye on you, they are very prompt with there reply’s if you connect on what’s app and will often wait for you at places for an easy get away! Not all bikes have helmets though.
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