Is Mongolia Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Mongolia
Safety index
The safety level in Mongolia is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Mongolia is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 62.9% percentage of women in Mongolia 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 Rates & Safety Statistics
Safety index: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime index: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Mongolia?
Purevmaa
Ulaanbaatar
As a local Mongolian who have not lived in country for long, I feel that it’s safe but like anywhere else you got be careful and be aware of your surroundings. Good to find a local people that want to make foreign friends rather than someone who is working as a tour guide. That’s just my opinion. I apply this whenever I travel overseas.
Posted: August 5, 2024
Vati
Ulaanbaatar
It’s a safe place in general, but I’ve heard and witnessed stories of sexual assault on the street (grabbing someone’s butt as they were walking), my mom being pickpocketed, drunk people fighting on the street. All of these events happened at night, so if you pay attention during dark hours, it will be okay!
Posted: July 31, 2024Is Mongolia worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Mongolia, Solo travel
Ulaanbaatar is great. Use common sense at night and stay where there are people. Seoul Street has lots of nightlife and karaoke. Naraantuul, an open-air market, is the best place to shop, but be reasonable. I've never personally been robbed there, but I've heard stories, especially when it's crowded. It's best to keep money in a zipped pocket and hold your shopping in a shopping bag. If I know I'm going to buy something big, I take a backpack with me and wear it on the front. If you really want to experience Mongolia, you have to go to the countryside. Terelj is probably the most tourist-friendly, but I recommend Aglag Buteelin Hiid, a meditation center founded by a monk-artist. It's an easy day trip from the city and off the beaten path for non-Mongols (you'll definitely want a driver who also translates). A walk on the trail took us about an hour and a half, and the ride itself is beautiful. Expect a tough week. It takes me 2 full days of travel to get here from the States. If you can make it to the Gobi, go. It's a night train journey... there are certainly attractions closer to Ulaanbaatar that will fill a few days for you. The only thing I really dislike here is the air pollution in winter.
Posted: November 2, 2022Mongolia, Solo travel
Ulaanbaatar is not safe after dusk. Stay vigilant. I've traveled to 50+ countries and Ulaanbaatar is probably the place where I felt the most unsafe. Hotels and hostels have signs making sure you are inside before nightfall. Don't let this discourage you though. During the day it's fine. I wouldn't spend much time in the city. When I was there, I took a 4-day, 3-night mini-tour around Gobi. Absolutely beautiful. You get the opportunity to stay in a yurt in the national park, see a bit of the desert and explore. All hotels and other places offer tours. One of the best experiences within all my travels.
Posted: September 7, 2022Meet locals in Mongolia
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Women's safety in Mongolia
