Women living in Amman consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Women living in Amman consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.
On average 63% percentage of women in Jordan have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
I lived in Amman for a year. Personally, I didn't feel unsafe once. As a white woman, I attracted a lot of attention, but personally, I didn't feel as if I am in danger. People will say "welcome to jordan" quite often, and honk, but mostly, the honking comes from taxis indicating that they are free to offer a ride. I didn't fear being robbed, it didnt happen to any f my friends or me. Cover shoulders and legs out of respect, and wear clothes that are comfortable for you. At night, I either took a bus or an uber/taxiF/Jeeny. East Amman is (according to some friends) a little 'unsafer' than Central and West Amman, so be cautious and try to go with a group. In other areas, i walked alone almost all the time and felt secure.
Posted: September 2, 2024Amman is very safe place, just make sure not to wear something too revealing. Being respectful and moderate will help you alot, people are so friendly when approaching to them and try to help in all ways. Trying to speak to you is something normal as they will try hard to show you how welcoming they are.
Posted: September 1, 2024lamees
It's very safe for women in Amman, I can walk at night, use transports and go about my normal life without being afraid, it's better to dress modestly just to avoid stares in the streets, and of course like in every country there are few neighbourhoods that you might be catcalled in or not feel very safe at night but there are no reasons to be there anyway😅
Posted: August 7, 2024Abeer
Amman is very safe. People here are very friendly and welcoming. I suggest that women coming to Jordan wear modest clothes to respect the culture and also to avoid unwanted attention. Taxi drivers like to chat, it’s better to tell them that you are married. Otherwise, they might ask you to marry them:)
Posted: June 27, 2024Amman is safe It has a low crime rate. You rarely hear of something bad happening for a girl in the streets especially foreigners. But it is always best to avoid being in alleys and empty streets especially in sketchy areas after dark
Posted: April 5, 2024based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Anne
France
Volunteering and traveling in Amman, Jordan: - safe if you behave following the rules in this country - easy to meet people, speak english everywhere - the food was delicious, especially knafeh, a must try!
Posted: January 18, 2024Experienced: September, 2023My experience in Jordan was amazing! We started in Amman with a two nights stay. People are amazing and really lovely, friendly! At first I didnt know what to expect from Jordan but at the end of the day I realized how safe I actually felt. Afterwards we went to Wadi Rum. We bought a guided tour with a night stay in the desert and it was magical experience. The locals were so friendly and nice. Food was probably the best I ever ate in a foreign country. We then went to Wadi Musa to see Petra and the tour was just amazing. We saw a lot and it was worth every step! We walked from 7 am until 4 pm. The last location was the dead see and well... once you are there you just have to get inside and take a swim. It feels like flying and the water is just great. You have showers there (depends where you go) because after a while you can feel the itch because of the salt. Well thats it! The food was amazing, locals were amazing, prices were solid. The total money I spet for 6 days was maybe around 500€
Posted: January 4, 2024Jamileh
A keen traveller who lives with her family in Amman, willing to share travel experiences and advices for female travelers and open for exchange opportunities. Visit Amman my hometown and let’s have a drive around the city.
raghad
Hello There! I am Raghad 21 years old A Visual art student A graphic designer and social media manager. I have to pet cats named Simba and Scar.