Is Lebanon Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Lebanon consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Lebanon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 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 20 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Lebanon?
Bissan
Beirut
It's safe to walk around everyone is friendly and nice, there are just certain tiny streets tiny alleys you'd want to be careful, especially at night and especially near pubs and clubs. But that's everywhere really. It's safe but always be on the look out for the just in case
Posted: August 2, 2025Beirut
Well, Beirut overall is very safe depending on the area you want to visit. But usually the touristy places are very safe, I've never felt scared or worried there. I'm born and raised in Beirut, and it is a beautiful city to visit.
Posted: July 17, 2025Beirut
It is safe to walk alone during the day as a woman. There will be some men staring at you on the streets for sure, just like in any other country. I walk in Hamra streets every day and I never got assaulted by a man, it's just their staring that makes me very uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend for women to walk alone in the dark. Buses are safe. But always stay alert my ladies, nowhere is 100% safe for us.
Posted: May 30, 2025Beirut
Not safe at all I don't really feel safe walking in the streets of Beirut even if I'm not alone or even if have a knife on me or anything else I fell like when I go to Beirut I Wana get a bodyguard to protect me !
Posted: May 11, 2025Beirut
Beirut is a big city and like most cities you have areas safer than others, it’s good to always keep things with you on hand like pepper spray and if you’re traveling alone always have your location shared with someone trusted, and if you can try to befriend locals do so as they can show you around and inform you of safe/unsafe areas. There’s amazing people of all kinds in Beirut!
Posted: May 8, 2025Is Lebanon worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Beirut, Solo travel
beautiful city, amazing people and culture, the best food, super fun nightlife, stunning nature ranging from snowy mountains over pretty beaches to hystorical towns. men still suck and I wouldnt recommend walking alone at night, generally I did feel safe though (or as safe as a woman can feel in any big city).
Posted: January 10, 2025Experienced: June, 2016Safety in Lebanon
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