Is Montego Bay Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Montego Bay
Safety rating
Women living in Montego Bay consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Montego Bay consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
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 |
Is Montego Bay safe for women?
For the typical solo traveler, Montego Bay is quite safe. The same recommendations for any other major cities apply here: avoid going out at night alone, keep valuables hidden while out and keep your wits about you. Folks will try to price gouge tourists, but in general no one will bother you. In fact, they’ll mostly do their best to be helpful.
Posted: March 14, 2024Is Montego Bay worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Group travel
My experience in Jamaica was good and fun. I stayed in an all inclusive resort so I didn’t experience the actual city as much. We took a bus to our excursions but I heard Jamaica isn’t the safest place
Posted: October 9, 2024Group travel
It was very beautiful and touristy. I felt extremely safe as a black women and very welcomed by the locals. everyone was so helpful and open to giving directions or suggestions. Bring cash because they do expect tips for everything. The food was a hit or miss always ask the driver for recommendations because they have great suggestions.
Posted: March 7, 2024Safety in Jamaica
