Is Tehran Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tehran

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Tehran consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

Women living in Tehran consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

9.8%

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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Tehran?

Tehran is a really crowded city, the biggest safety issue is getting cornered in darker and less crowded places in order to rob you specially mobile phones and jewelry. However, phone theft happens really often even in crowded streets or more expensive parts of the city. Most violent crimes I’ve heard of have had financial motives but personally I haven’t been sexually assaulted, but cat calling and verbal harassments happen often depending on which part of the city you’re at

Posted: March 17, 2025
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Most areas that you would like to explore are safe, but it's best to keep your phone in a cross over bag to make sure you won't be targeted by thieves. Keep in mind hijab is mandatory in Iran and there's sth called morality police that could cause you issues if you don't wear it. You're generally safe as long as you don't stay out too late and you keep your hijab on.

Posted: March 11, 2025
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To be fair it totally depends on the different neighborhoods you want to visit. Morality police in iran in general is an issue and you would have to wear hijab to stay out of trouble unfortunately. Other than that in some parts of the city some people would be cat calling ladies and such and robbery is common in some places as well but not usually in tourist spots and in overall it’s safe but you have to be cautious and know where you’re going. Some crowded touristic areas are very safe at nights so it’s just better to stick together and ask about safe areas before going anywhere

Posted: February 2, 2025
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LadyDony

LadyDony

Tehran is much more safer than Turkey which I lived earlier! We have no problem walking in dark and never feel unsafe in here. There are police in every corner also and you will always feel protected!

Posted: February 1, 2025
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Tehran, the capital of Iran, is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, but u have to always be careful as a woman! Don’t stay alone after dark and don’t pay attention to wisecracks from men also women must adhere to Iran's Islamic dress code, which requires modest clothing and headscarves for women. Violent crime is rare in Tehran. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur, particularly in crowded areas like bazaars, public transport, and tourist sites, so it’s advisable to stay vigilant.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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newsha

newsha

Unless you're a politician, activist or a journalist, you're most probably safe here. And women have to wear some kind of Hijab. For foreigners it's not that strict of a rule, but for locals, well I think apmost everyone knows what happend 2 years ago.

Posted: January 7, 2025
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Like any other city, there are some regions with higher danger possibilities such as downtown as people living there are in need of money. But I would say uptown and middle of the city are pretty much safe. However, it's advised not to be alone walking in the dark wherever you are.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Generally speaking Tehran is a safe city and u can walk around the streets without any issues But in the suburbs you have to be more careful for you might experience some inconvenience and it is very difficult for non natives to deal with them

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Tehran is the capital of Iran , it is a crowded and busy city and mostly there is a traffic jam on rush hour , so it is better to use of public transportation, however it is really beautiful city with so many see sights and old buildings and museums and modern cafes, and you can feel a delight night life in it , welcome to Tehran 😊

Posted: June 8, 2024
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Safety in Iran

Frequently asked questions

Is Tehran safe?

Women living in Tehran consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Tehran safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Tehran consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Tehran?

Women living in Tehran consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Tehran?

Women living in Tehran consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Tehran?

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Tehran?

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Tehran?

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Tehran consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5