Is Mongolia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mongolia
Safety rating
Women living in Mongolia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Mongolia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 & Safety Statistics
Based on 6 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Mongolia?
Sisikat
Ulaanbaatar
Every city has 2 side. Please always keep you safe. No matter safe city are u in never go to rural area alone after dark. Ulaanbaatar is quite chill and safe but as i mentioned there is good and bad. Suburs can be getho. Whatever you go , be smart. Dont go alone after dark, dont go to suburs alone as well.
Posted: April 17, 2025Saikhan
It's really safe county with 10k people who usually works in the cement factory here. Ofc there would be some drunken people at night but they pretty much don't disturb strangers.btw so many different kinds of cute cats live here.and if you visited in the night there is convenience storecalled cu.and not all people here speak english but teenagers or kids.would recommend using translator app.and if your phone is out of battery you can charge it in cu store.
Posted: March 15, 2025
Khuslen
Ulaanbaatar
It is generally safe as long as you know what you're doing and where you are going. However, some people can be quite physical, especially in public transport. Most Mongolian people tend to be physical in such settings, but don’t worry—they're not as mean as they might seem.
Posted: January 5, 2025Ulaanbaatar
Well there's no gun in Mongolia so armed robbery or terrorist attacks are closer to none. But I believe everywhere in the world there's still such bad people, so regardless you have to be really careful!!
Posted: December 29, 2024
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?
Travel 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, 2022Safety in Mongolia
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