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 39 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: | 1.8/5 | 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: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Indonesia?
Yogyakarta
I don't know I am here since tow Days. But I feel save, the locals are very friendly and helpful. In Yogyakarta live many students an it's a spot for Art and Kultur. The People in the Hostel an on the rezeption are so nice and they told me If i need something, I only have to ask. I think the safety depends on the area you are living.
Posted: February 11, 2025
Dalesa
Jakarta
The metropolitan area is okay I guess, cons: crowded makes you dizzy, pros: crowded makes you feel safe. Suburban to rural area filled with friendly people, but always be polite and never cause any scene. Women here might give you arrogant and careless vibe but that's just because of how tiring the fast-paced city can become but when it comes to helping another woman they all are the best. They all are actually friendly and it's pretty easy to make friends. When traveling alone, I might say Jakarta is safe but don't loose guard cause some girls can't stand being catcalled, while some girls will just let it slip (like me). Just be careful wherever you are in general not just in Jakarta.
Posted: February 8, 2025
Shabrina
Jakarta
Jakarta is a big city, so of course there’s always possibility in criminal activities. But you could prevent anything undesirable by walking under the street light or crowded area, avoid using mobile phone too much in the street, and cover your body a bit, this is not Bali
Posted: February 2, 2025
Sophia
Bali
The most safest areas are Ubud and north of Bali. Uluwatu too. Not sure about Kuta, you can be robbed there. Many markets where you can be touched without permission. Also Changu. Crowded areas with lots of tourists, parties.
Posted: January 30, 2025Bali
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, 2025Is Indonesia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 76 experiences from female travelers
Bali, Group travel
I felt fairly safe in Bali. We stayed in the southern side of the island, where we rented a villa. It was quite cheap, though secluded. We got around by renting a car as we have the proper license. We did not do much water activities - just went to relax in the southern beaches. And I can say that it was fantastic
Posted: February 16, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
Juliane
Germany
Indonesia, Solo travel
I think it’s better to travel with a friend. I only met a few people. I did a boat tour from bajo to Lombok. Highly recommend (did it with wanua adventure). Gili T was nice but very sad to see how touristy and full with trash it was. I loved Ubud on Bali. Recommend going to the yoga barn. You get discount as a student. Bali is easy to travel with Grab. Overall if I compare Indonesia to Thailand it’s more touristy and I think I got roped if more times but nature is breath taking.
Posted: January 22, 2025Meet locals in Indonesia
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