Is Panama Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Panama is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rate
The crime rate in Panama is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 9% percentage of women in Panama 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 6 experiences
Safety index: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | 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: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Panama?
Maru
Panama
Panamá is in general a safe place so please feel free in Panamá, I don't recommended Santa Ana, el chorrillo but there are not turístico place. All beach are safe specially bocas del toro. The Provinces of are safer than the capital
Posted: July 18, 2024
Raquel
Santiago
Santiago is a small city. I don't recommend to go out at night alone, because a that time there's no people around and the people that are around usually are criminals. But you can go out in the day, in a normal way and also is very uncommon to be like kidnapped or stuff like that. The major probability es to get robbed.
Posted: June 27, 2024Panama City
It depends on the area of the city, but touristy areas such as Via Argentina, Casco Antiguo and Cinta Costera are fairly safe for women, even after dark. Cat calling and street harrasment happen constantly, unfortunately, but it doesn't often escalate into more. Public transportation, especially the subway and uber, are very safe and reliable. I would not trust yellow taxis, especially after dark or if you are a woman who travels alone.
Posted: June 10, 2024
Minerva
Pedasi
Pedasi is a safe and small town. Most of the time is quiete and people is in their houses by night. Most you can find is cows on the road. Drive safe and respect transit rules. Come to pedasi and enjoy the place around
Posted: March 25, 2024
Lía
David
You can walk in plain daylight whithout any major worry, take buses or taxis with numbers in public areas. I'm always aware of my belongings and who walks behind me, wich I think is mostly how I was raised by mother who lived in the main city, and I think isvery important if you look foreigner. Just have regular common sense is a safe latin very small city, so they'll probably will be some wistling and stares when you pass by. At night clubs and stuff like that just common security sense.
Posted: February 20, 2024Is Panama worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Jessica
Canada
Bocas Del Toro, Solo travel
I had a wonderful time in Bocas Del Toro. It’s a very small and tight knit community and everyone is so friendly! I stayed at Hotel Bocas Del Toro and had feee breakfast and coffee every morning over the ocean. I also stayed at Up the Hill on Bastimentos which was absolutely magical listening to the jungle come alive early every morning. Monkeys ran across my roof for the bananas every night. And my host made me absolutely delicious food with all home grown ingredients. Water taxis are plentiful and cheap to take you anywhere. And if you dive please check out Bocas Dive Center! They took me to gorgeous reefs and my private dive master Simon was so much fun! Bocas has something for everyone. Check it out!
Posted: July 18, 2024Panama City, Solo travel
A fascinating city that blends old and new. Safety travelling solo at night can be a concern at night, so take precautions. The good was amazing. The nightlife is great too - lots of great rooftop bars.
Posted: June 3, 2024Meet locals in Panama
LeAnna
About Me
Hi, I'm LeAnna. I'm passionate about empowering women to explore the world, For work, I lead a dynamic team on a global scale. I love to travel, and I'm a firm believer in the transformative power of travel and how much it enriches, and I'm excited to be part of a community that celebrates women's adventures everywhere.
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Safety in Panama
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