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 39 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
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: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Iran?
Zahedan
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, 2025Tehran
Well, being a woman in Iran isnt easy, we kinfa got used to it and can manage it to a decent level but someone from a different culture and country can experience some hard times in here, over all tehran is OK I think? Specially if the traveller has some safe locals around
Posted: August 18, 2025
Mel
Tehran
It really depends on the part 9f the city you're living in It's really safe in upper parts like niavaran, velenjak, shemiranat, pasdaran And as you go down safety decreases Phone robbing is also very common as you have to be careful holding your phone when walking around
Posted: August 15, 2025
mahsa
Tabriz
Tabriz is somewhat a safe city unless for sexual assaults which I guess can happen anywhere. Just don't trust random men on the streets and try to avoid less crowded places. Especially at noon or midnight. But if you're out in more crowded places, it's fine. There is a chance men may take your friendliness and openness as a sign to assault you. Just be aware and take care.
Posted: August 8, 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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