Is Lebanon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lebanon
Safety rating
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
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
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: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not 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, 2024Lebanon
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
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, 2024Lebanon
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
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, 2024Beirut
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, 2024Is Lebanon worth visiting?
Travel rating
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, 2023Beirut, 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.
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