Is Amman Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Amman

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Amman consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Amman consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

63%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 13 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Amman?

Rasha

Rasha

Everywhere you can find a police in the streets. I have never experienced something bad in public actually thanks god. People are kind and helpful. But I don’t prefer for a lady solo travel to visit any place in Amman especially at night. Not all places are the same.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Its very safe but like any other country there are a couple of areas to stay away from if you are alone, i love it , its very full of life and amazing people and the food is amazing , just make sure to check the price before buying anything and would recommend ubers instead of taxis

Posted: January 11, 2025
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Amman is considered a very safe city , of course some parts of the city are safer than others , but people are mostly nice here. Jordan is considered a safe country , people are very welcoming and generous. I recommend visiting it.

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Amman in general is a safe city and I can say that to whole Jordan, yes it's in a region where it's not so stable, but Jordan always managed to be a safe country. In Amman you can walk in the streets not worried, but mostly you might just get looks or something, but other than that people are in general very friendly and inviting, you will feel very welcomed, and you might even get invited to drink tea in someone's random house :)

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Nagham

Nagham

Well it’s relatively safe however we do have a lot of harassment especially towards women. Depending on the area you are in whether it’s a higher income area or a lower one the treatment you receive is different however if you are western you might be treated better than an Arab!

Posted: December 26, 2024
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Even though it is next to palestine, a country experiencing political unrest and violence, Jordan remains safer than ever. No one should have any concerns visiting this country. Be safe and safe travels!

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Marah

Marah

Women walk alone night and day without anything happening to us. We might get catcalled but thats the maximum level of harassment an average women here would get. Amman is the safest city in Jordan to go out and about on your own, with very safe public transport.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Amman is safe area , safest place to stay in is west amman especially Abdoun, Khalda, Dabouq. Avoid show you body parts especially in east amman try to be covered. Avoid short shorts and short skirts.

Posted: December 22, 2024
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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, 2024
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Amman 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, 2024
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Is Amman worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.5 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Anne

Anne

France

Solo travel

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, 2023
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Couple travel

My 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, 2024
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Meet locals in Amman

Shahed

Shahed

About Me

Heyy! My name is Shahed, I am a Clinical Social Worker and a cat mom I love traveling, eating, hiking, exploring new place and meeting new people.

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Jamileh

Jamileh

About Me

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.

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Safety in Jordan

Frequently asked questions

Is Amman safe?

Women living in Amman consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Amman safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Amman consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Amman?

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

What is the crime rate in Amman?

Women living in Amman consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Amman?

Women living in Amman consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Amman consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Amman?

Women living in Amman consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Amman?

Women living in Amman consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Amman consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Amman consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5