Is Kuwait Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kuwait
Safety rating
Women living in Kuwait consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Kuwait consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 38.2% percentage of women in Kuwait 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 11 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.1/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | 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 |
How safe is Kuwait?
Kuwait
If u travel to kuwait , they gonna seem so nice with their hospitality. But if u live in kuwait and as an arab ( not kuwaiti ) 70% are so racist towards you. I was born here and i will live in Europe very soon i hope.
Posted: June 23, 2025Salwa
It’s safe it’s sweet it’s nice it’s next to the beach and it’s got lots of cops around 24/7 it’s safe to say it’s a good place to walk around midnight but that still doesn’t stop some people from being who they are so stay safer then you think and always stay put
Posted: May 6, 2025Kuwait City
Kuwait is a relatively very safe country. Petty crimes are not common and even if they happen they are taken seriously here. The main issue I have is when walking alone most of the time I do experience some cat calling or street harassment, but only verbal.
Posted: April 16, 2025
Batt
Kuwait
Kuwait is generally safe, however it varies in what area you visit ( the city and neighbouring areas are pretty safe, industrial areas are a bit to stay away from during the night). You don’t have to worry about being robbed, though it is important to stay cautious at all times during travels. Dressing modestly is common here, so if your not you might get a few looks.
Posted: April 6, 2025Kuwait
Kuwait is generally a very safe country i’ve been born and raised here, although to be completely honest if you drive here people drive a little big like shit so you have to always be careful but overall i feel safe
Posted: February 6, 2025Kuwait City
I’ve lived here most of my life. Kuwait is generally safe for solo women travelers, with low crime rates and respectful locals. Dress modestly to respect cultural norms, and exercise caution at night or in unfamiliar areas.
Posted: January 26, 2025Is Kuwait worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Dania
Turkey
Kuwait City, Solo travel
I had the chance to spend two days as a solo traveler in Kuwait City, and it was an unforgettable experience! The currency is very strong, but I managed to stick to a tight budget by using Couchsurfing. The locals were incredibly hospitable and friendly—whenever someone realized I was a tourist, they would offer me gifts or invite me for meals. Believe it or not, I only spent $50 during my entire two-day trip! As for local transportation, forget about asking locals for tips—most people use their own cars or taxis/Ubers. Public buses are mostly used by the working class, but since I was traveling on a budget, I asked around and managed to get by. I was even offered free rides by some of the locals, which was such a kind gesture. For food, I highly recommend visiting Freej Swaelih Restaurant. The local food there was absolutely delicious—I only wish I had more room to eat! Lastly, don’t miss out on visiting Souq Al-Mubarakiye, the local market. I ended up shopping a lot there and loved every minute of it.
Posted: February 18, 2025
Lamyaa
Oman
Kuwait City, Group travel
Kuwait was safe, not so many things to see, people were not the most friendly. It was colder than Oman. The shopping was great, food was the best. But not so many things to see. I loved the towers. You will have to rent a car.
Posted: January 14, 2025Safety in Kuwait
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