Is Kathmandu Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Kathmandu

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.5 /5

Women living in Kathmandu consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Kathmandu consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

22%

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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.7/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Kathmandu?

Riju

Riju

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, 2025
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Pt

Pt

Kathmandu is pretty safe for a woman traveling solo. The people are really kind and helpful. However, after dark, it might be risky to travel in a few places so I would suggest taking caution. However during day, it’s pretty safe all over Kathmandu, the people don’t make you uncomfortable.

Posted: October 21, 2024
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It is safe during day time but few cancelling can happen but at night in quiet areas it's a bit worrisome but I do feel safe walking alone and using the transport alone as well Nepal is a conservative country so helps when you dress more modestly

Posted: February 22, 2024
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Is Kathmandu worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Yeah it's a safe place but yeah be careful there might be accident due to excessive vehicles on road. Food was also well served as well as people are kind and helpful.Kathmandu felt like a living tapestry of tradition, energy, and warmth. I didn’t want to leave—but I had to float back to the cloud.”

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Arpana

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Safety in Nepal

Frequently asked questions

Is Kathmandu safe?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is Kathmandu safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Kathmandu consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Kathmandu consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?

Women living in Kathmandu consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5