Is Kingston Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kingston
Safety rating
Women living in Kingston consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kingston consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 17% percentage of women in Jamaica 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
Safety rating: | 2.1/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Kingston?
KhalidahC
Jamaica in general can be a violent place. Kingston is a city and this has a high concentration of people which increases the likelihood of violence and crime. I’ve had my (old) apartment broken into once, however it was poorly secured (no burglar bars). I’ve never been mugged although once, I’ve been pickpocketed, and had a necklace snatched many years ago. I’ve been groped before but when I was much younger. I don’t particularly have fear when I take public transportation but caution should be exercised. Taking private transport (uber etc) reduces the likelihood of mishaps.
Posted: December 25, 2024Kingston Jamaica is a lovely country overall...Tourists always come here basically every month to enjoy the sunshine and fun activities that jamaica has to offer... My advise when visiting any country you still have to be vigilant and cautious of your surroundings...but in all I can positively say Jamaica is a fun and interesting country to visit...
Posted: June 2, 2024Meet locals in Kingston
KhalidahC
About Me
Hi! I’m Khalidah, Khali for short. I was born in New Jersey, USA but currently reside in Kingston, Jamaica. I’m back and forth between New York and Kingston a lot! I love to travel and meet fellow travellers. I’m an artist and graphic designer, heavily involved in the art scene in Jamaica. I am also part of the queer community here and promote many queer and sapphic parties in the city. Currently I live with my (male) partner in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house! He works during the day at a restaurant he manages and I work from home. My IG is goddess.khali.
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Omesha
About Me
Hi! I am an aspiring digital nomad. Left my 9 to 5 managerial job to find happiness and purpose traveling and meeting different people I live by these words - “ serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Best described as a free-spirit who is willing to try anything at least once. YOLO is my motto!
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Safety in Jamaica
