Is Iraq Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Iraq
Safety rating
Women living in Iraq consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Iraq consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 31% percentage of women in Iraq 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 6 experiences
Safety rating: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Iraq?
Baghdad
There are areas that are very populated and obviously ok to walk in because you see much crowd or much shops for example. But for example, I wouldn't say it's so safe for a girl to walk in an unknown area at night by herself when the if that area doesn't have people walking around or crowds.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Jannat
Baghdad
Moderately safe actually but i think it's a little bit scary in the dark nights and small alleys but overall main streets are good to walk in even in the dark ! Transport is actually depending on the people themselves you get in with but still moderately safe tho , Hope y'all stay safe wherever you go .
Posted: January 17, 2025Al Hillah
I've lived here for the last 25 years. People here are friendly and welcoming (especially with foreigners). I usually go out for coffee, to catch a movie, to go shopping, or to take a swim. I enjoy these activities.
Posted: December 28, 2024Erbil
Erbil is a very safe city as it is filled with Arabs, Kurds as well as plenty of foreigners. It is a very developed city and yet sets its boundaries with women. In public transport, men stand up for women if there isn't a seat available. Also they prefer to sit alone or with a man rather than a woman to keep their distance. Almost everywhere everyone treats each other with great respect and hospitality
Posted: December 26, 2024Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah is probably one of the safest cities ever! There have been times where I have slept in my room like a kid fully knowing I had not locked the door to my house. It is a little town with some nice vibes and good food to offer, while also being cheap.
Posted: June 27, 2024Safety in Iraq
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