Is Nepal Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Nepal
Safety rating
Women living in Nepal consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Nepal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 22% percentage of women in Nepal 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 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Nepal?
Samikshya
Imadol
It is safe i am out till 11 pm and the local markets here are easily open till 8-9 pm. I roam around the city at anytime, sometimes i need to go check some of my friends mid night and i really dont have to re think of going out.
Posted: May 8, 2025Nepal
Overall very safe and everyone is really friendly…. Just need to use some common sense and avoid shady places!! Recently went on solo trek and everyone was very friendly and supportive…. Just need to avoid some shady people and talk straight into the face!!
Posted: April 13, 2025
Riju
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is safe but you need to take precautions. Most people are really friendly and will try to help you. But there are also tourist traps and some sellers might charge you more than the original price. Walking at night alone is not recommended though. Almost everything shuts down at 9 and the streets are dark and empty unless you are in some happening areas like Thamel.
Posted: January 7, 2025Nepal
It is Generally safe but few places are unsafe and specially to walk at night is bit risky for female. Having said that there are pickpocketing, robberies and other criminal activities everywhere in the world. We need to be careful.
Posted: January 6, 2025Lalitpur
It's safe to travel and live in. Nepali people are very friendly and show hospitality.I have been living in lalitpur for two years now and nothing has happened. No robbery,No sexual assault. It's also safe to travel in public transportation.
Posted: December 30, 2024Is Nepal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 25 experiences from female travelers
Gargi
India
Nepal, Solo travel
Nepal is incredibly beautiful ❤️ Loved the mountains, the lakes. The food is to die for! Dal Bhat Power 24hours they say. The people are humble and very open minded. They are very grounded and fun loving. One should definitely go to Nepal once in their life and you would like to go back again and again.
Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Meet locals in Nepal
Shristi
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I am an undergraduate student with more hobbies than I can name. I'm studying a subject I always wanted to pursue as a child - though I sometimes question that. Other than that, I am just a girl who loves to travel and read fiction, while trying to read at least one non-fiction book each year( I mostly fail this mission). But most of my time is spent rewatching sitcoms and movies I adore.
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"My name is Priyanshi Kumari, and I’m currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Pokhara. Living here feels like being in a little piece of heaven—it's truly a wonder to explore.."
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