Is Namibia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Namibia
Safety rating
Women living in Namibia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Namibia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 28% percentage of women in Namibia 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.4/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Namibia?
Isabela
Swakopmund
Swakopmund felt like a small town being so sparsely populated. The locals were friendly, and there was no public transportation so walking is essential here. I traveled alone and felt safe here, even walking after sunset. Later at night the streets are very empty, so walking with a group felt more secure.
Posted: February 5, 2025
Bianca
Pretoria
Pretoria generally offers a moderate level of safety for tourists, but caution is advised. Petty crime like pickpocketing and bag snatching is common, especially in crowded areas. Violent crime rates are higher in certain areas, so it's crucial to be aware of your surroundings, avoid isolated areas, especially at night, and use reputable transportation. As a resident here, I haven't experienced any issues over the past year.
Posted: January 4, 2025
Femke
Windhoek
It depands on the area in which you are located. There are places that are more safe than others. In all areas you should not walk alone in the dark. For traveling through the City you can use the App Yango.
Posted: October 9, 2024Tsumeb
Tsumeb is a safe town, people walk at night from their entertainment area and to their accommodation, where I am dying I have not been mugged or nor have my please been broken in to and I am here for the past 12 years. As to any other place in the world there are areas like the (location) areas the the town where it is a bit unsafe at night.
Posted: April 14, 2024Is Namibia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Namibia, Solo travel
Namibia was ok. It's a very sparse country that is mostly desert. The main capital, Windhoek, is quaint with lots of museums to visit. The cuisine isn't extraordinarily different either a few game meats here and there. It's very much for adventure seekers who enjoy desert landscapes. The beach is nice with chilly weather.
Posted: May 12, 2024
Sarah
Switzerland
Namibia, Solo travel
Namibia is a very safe country. Just be careful on the gravel roads. Most areas you do not need vaccination. I visited Namibia about 8 times. If you like to have any advise I am happy to help you. I also worked as a volunteer on a horse farm there.
Posted: March 6, 2024Meet locals in Namibia
Janey
About Me
Hello hello I am Janey and I love creating and travelling and it’s a lie I don’t love travelling I just have a passion for meeting humans and travelling as a way that I get to do that that’s about it on me I hope you enjoyed this long introduction bye
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Mwetuwana
About Me
Hi. My name is Mwetuwana Caarina, 30 years old. I love to cook, dance and talk about things and I would just like to get to meet people as they move through my country and as I go to theirs.
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