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 3.3 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 28 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Pakistan?
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, 2025
Hadiqa
Islamabad
I have been living in g sector and never had experienced anything bad . While other sectors are much safer then this area . I wont recommend girls to travel alone at night . Otherwise its safe to travel during the day , you can use public commute too.
Posted: May 24, 2025Lahore
It’s very safe city. Everyone is being kind and sweet. I’ve been living in this city for 29 years now. And not for once I have gone through harassment, kidnapping or robbery. So I believe it’s a very safe city
Posted: May 6, 2025
Muniba
Karachi
I gave a pretty poor rating to my city but it is not all bad and I would like to elaborate why. The threat varies from area to area and on how you are living your life. I am a 21 year old woman and I go to and from university in an auto alone almost everyday and I feel 100% safe. I always return around 8-9pm which is pretty dark and do not try to cover myself or anything due to any fears. This is because majority of the auto drivers in Karachi have been providing this service for women who are not able to drive their own cars for DECADES and most of them try to make the passengers feel safe. Then, safety also depends on where you are traveling to and what route you are taking. That is something that only an experienced local can guide you about so feel free to ask. Karachi doesn't really have anything worth seeing tbh, but if you want to come for a specific cause then don't worry, it is very liveable and pre-dominantly safe.
Posted: April 29, 2025
Laiba
Lahore
Lahore is safe but not that safe like you have to see where you're going and with whom you're going, there are a lot of places where you cannot really go alone, sharing your location is always the best option.
Posted: April 28, 2025Lahore
Lahore is The city of Pakistan...I born here ...N I'm living my life n Tbh No matter it's day or night It's too safe usually I travel Alone N I'm a job Person Sometimes I have to go n free Late night So It's Safe To Breath outside without any worry .... N yes I can Say Lahore is my CITY 🏙️
Posted: April 27, 2025Is Pakistan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 4 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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