Is Mongolia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mongolia

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Mongolia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

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

62.9%

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:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Mongolia?

Sisikat

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, 2025
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Saikhan

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
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Khuslen

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, 2025
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Ulaanbaatar

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
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Purevmaa

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
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Vati

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, 2024
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Safety in Mongolia

Frequently asked questions

Is Mongolia safe?

Women living in Mongolia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Mongolia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Mongolia 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 Mongolia?

Women living in Mongolia consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Mongolia?

Women living in Mongolia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Mongolia?

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Mongolia?

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Mongolia?

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Mongolia consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5