Is Pakistan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Pakistan
Safety rating
Women living in Pakistan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Pakistan consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 51% percentage of women in Pakistan 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 34 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Pakistan?
Kanza
Pakistan
It totally depends on which city or area you're in, like in karachi, lahore people get mogged, robbed or you can get harassed. I myself being a local have experienced people touching intentionally in the market or crowded places.but there are areas that are safe and secure. but if you visit northern pakistan, its very safe in every way.
Posted: July 30, 2025Pakistan
To be honest Pakistan is not safe for lonely womens..otherwise its safe ..Pakistan has a growing number of women’s rights activists, safe spaces, and awareness campaigns pushing for change. Safety is improving gradually, especially in cities, but much work is needed.
Posted: July 28, 2025Pakistan
Its fairly safe i think in the day light. Men stare and thats enough to make you uncomfortable. But the night time outside is a big no no. But since the night life in pakistan is not that alive, we dont go out very late. Its getting better with the safety of woman but i woukd still say a long way to go
Posted: July 14, 2025Islamabad
I’ve spent last seven year of my life in the city and I could without a doubt say that this is one of the safest cities for women in Pakistan. I feel safe while walking alone at night and commuting around.
Posted: July 10, 2025
Batool
Islamabad
It's the Capital of Pakistan and overall security is good. However self precautionary measures are required like not trusting random strangers at the street. It's pretty safe to walk around even in the night but still consider the area you are in.
Posted: June 24, 2025
Zahra
Islamabad
Islamabad is considered to be the aafest city of Pakistan, particularly because it is the capital. sectors like f8/f10/f11, I8 and e11 are considered to be VERY safe. however, i would still be a bit careful in more unpopular places like G/H sectors.
Posted: May 25, 2025Is Pakistan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Kainat
Pakistan
Islamabad, Couple travel
It was a great experiences being on this side of Pakistan never had a chance before to explore this city but now as I'm living here full time it's so much to explore and enjoy in here hope to find some good friends here too 💕
Posted: May 14, 2025Experienced: April, 2024Chitral, Group travel
Last year I went to Chitral (the Kalash valley) to be more exact and sad to report but the government has to do a lot to promote safe solo travel for women. I attended the chilam Joshi festival and although I went with a travel group, still at times I felt a bit unsafe amongst the locals. Also, the festival has become very commercialised... I wouldn't going as a solo woman traveller but women can go with a group.
Posted: March 16, 2024Safety in Pakistan
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