Is Lebanon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lebanon

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Lebanon consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Lebanon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

46.6%

On average 46.6% percentage of women in Lebanon 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 6 experiences

Safety rating:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.8/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Is Lebanon safe for women?

Beirut

I'd definitely not recommend walking alone at night, I'd almost always be harassed if I was walking alone even (or especially) if it was in a busy area like Mar Mkhayel/Hamra. During the day it's definitely safer but you'd still get approached by beggars/scammers/random people asking for money, they're mostly harmless if you choose to ignore them; some of them are actually really sweet and honest people who were just unlucky in life though, definitely be cautious still. With public transportation, some people may take advantage of foreigners and overcharge them, especially with taxis. With busses and mini busses I'm mostly worried about being robbed or pickpocketed but I'd say it's generally safe if caution is exercised; their passage/stops are also not well defined, you might need some help. As someone who's lived in Beirut my whole life, I love being here even with everything going on. People here are just so approachable and sweet, and its super easy to make friends.

Posted: November 24, 2024
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Lebanon

Usually it is a safe country but right now war is happening which made it not so safe anymore so it is why i travelled back to Europe in the hopes of starting a brand new life and discovering new people

Posted: September 23, 2024
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Tima

Tima

Beirut

Oddly safe. Not what you’d expect, except for public transport. I use Ubers and Bolt to get around and the occasional cab, but cabs aren’t what they used to be. I don’t feel afraid walking alone at night.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Lebanon

Lebanon is safe in general. But because war that is happening in south, its better to avoid the area. In general its better to be in crowded areas at night. But mostly its safe day and night. Looking to see you soon in my country

Posted: June 9, 2024
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Tala

Tala

Beirut

Beirut is relatively safe. I never had an issue walking ir driving alone even after midnight. Right now, the entire safety situation is affected by the ongoing tension at the southern borders of Lebanon.

Posted: June 4, 2024
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Beirut

Depends on the area. For night time in Beirut, Badaro is the best go to option. It’s very safe, you find diverse people and nobody would look at you. If you consider other areas make sure to have someone with you at night.

Posted: March 22, 2024
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Is Lebanon worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Beirut, Solo travel

I have been in Beirut for two weeks and it is an amazing time. This city is full of energy, with lots of things to do, bars, clubs, parties, shops and restaurants. People here are very kind. I felt very safe.

Posted: August 1, 2023
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Beirut, Solo travel

I went to Beirut alone in October of last year and felt safe the entire time. Beirut is a very diverse, lively city with old neighborhoods, but also with a huge amount of new investments and a myriad of great bars and restaurants that are opening there. Beirut was my base, from where I made day trips to Tripoli, Sidon and Tyre on local buses. I loved it and definitely want to go there again.

Posted: July 31, 2023
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Safety in Lebanon

Frequently asked questions

Is Lebanon safe?

Women living in Lebanon consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is Lebanon safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Lebanon consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Lebanon?

Women living in Lebanon consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon?

Women living in Lebanon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Lebanon?

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Lebanon?

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Lebanon?

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Lebanon consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5