Is Iran Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Iran consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Iran consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 9.8% percentage of women in Iran 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 42 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | 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: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Iran?
Marjan
Tehran
Due to recent situation due to sanction, the inflation has raised to its high level, so the rate of being robbed has decreased. So, it is better to be more careful with having cash with u and also about ur belongings
Posted: October 5, 2025
Reyhaneh
Zone 1
To be honest Iran isn't a safe country, but travelers don't worry you'll be safe with me and my family here,cause we'll take care of you. I'm dealing with all these problems every day, such as man bothering me on my way home or asking for my number and asking for inappropriate things.. but you're gonna be alright and very welcomed here.don't worry about being disrupted, people here mean no harm to tourists,in fact Iranians are quite hospitable.
Posted: October 3, 2025Isfahan
In general, for ladies I would say moderate safety. The most important problem would be with men trying to harass you orally or physically. Also you must be very careful with your personal belongings such as your phone or wallet. Also, be careful with motorcycle
Posted: September 21, 2025Zahedan
Zahedan is a traditional and old city in south east of Iran and it's known for hospitality and loyalty among the public. Iran is really opposite of the image that media trying to show...just come and enjoy 😌
Posted: September 4, 2025
Seher
Tirur
It might be confusing at first, but you'll get used to it in a few days. Protect your bag in crowded areas and markets, and understand the currency well so they don't rip you off, dear :)🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Posted: August 25, 2025Is Iran worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Diana
Hungary
Iran, Solo travel
I was very lucky to visit Iran in a politically peaceful period. It was one of the most memorable trips I have ever done. I felt very safe and managed to communicate with the locals despite the language barrier. They were very welcoming and helpful. My itinerary was Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Tehran, and I spent two weeks there. The architecture is just splendid. I hope to return one day to explore more the natural wonders.
Posted: September 1, 2025Safety in Iran
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