Is Muscat Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Muscat
Safety rating
Women living in Muscat consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Muscat consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 10% percentage of women in Oman 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 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very 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 Muscat?
Muscat is a safe city. I would often take a stroll at night with no worries, as the hospitality-centric culture of the people reassures my worries on my safety. The only uncomfortable thing I would get is stares by other foreign workers.
Posted: February 16, 2025Muscat and oman in general is one of the safest and most quiet places. The people here are very respectful. It's safe to the point that I don't worry to leave my things around like my phone or purse. It's rare to hear about crimes. Like if such a thing happened it will be all over the news because of how rare. I usually go out with my friend alone travel to other cities. I sometimes stay out till 4 am and it's safe. I really recommend it.
Posted: January 30, 2025Oman is a safe and clean country, and the locals will welcome you with open arms. If you are a foreigner, they are just intrigued to know more about you. They all know English as well. It’s a beautiful place filled with beaches and mountains.
Posted: January 22, 2025
Lamyaa
Muscat is so safe I can leave my car open. I can walk alone at night. I also can leave my apartment open. But as a woman you’ll get some looks if you’re wearing different clothing as the average Omani woman.
Posted: December 25, 2024
Kirsty
Muscat is a wonderful city with Islamic values and a conservative culture. Be respectful of the customs, and you'll have a wonderful time. You can leave your stuff on a table and it will not be touched.
Posted: July 29, 2024Meet locals in Muscat
Afnan
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My name is Afnan. Im a 19 y/o a student in college
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Lamyaa
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My name is Lamya, I’m Omani and I love to meet women from all around the world. Women just inspire me alot. I have a cat and I like hiking.
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