Is Peru Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Peru
Safety rating
Women living in Peru consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Peru consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 11.4% percentage of women in Peru 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 9 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Is Peru safe for women?
Lima
Being out during nighttime is fairly dangerous as are crimes and men harassment, but during daytime enjoy the city, the food and local attractions, if you need to take a Taxi better by App, do not show or use expensive jewellery or handbag if you will go around to many places
Posted: November 8, 2024Barranco
It is a place where you can experience good nightlife, good bars and famous restaurants, and a bohemian atmosphere. very close to the sea, a safe and super quiet place with a lot of art and culture. they will not be repeated
Posted: September 27, 2024Lima
Lima is a chaotic capital, but there's no need to be afraid. I've felt equally unsafe in almost all capitals. In Lima, what might surprise you is the traffic, so you have to be very careful when crossing the street.
Posted: August 30, 2024
Karina
Lima
Lima is a big and chaotic city. If you stay in the main central districts (Miraflores, Barranco, Surco, San Isidro) you’ll be relatively ok. As a local, I wouldn’t take out my phone on the street as robbers can easily take it out of your hands if they’re on motorcycles. I feel safe walking during the day alone in those districts, without earphones (or hidden behind my ears), and without my phone on sight. Public transport is alright for women. You can always run into a creep but it’s not common. If you do however, don’t hesitate to speak up as locals will side with you and help you out. If you’re taking public transportation, prioritise big buses, the Metropolitano and the train. On the subject of taxis, I feel safe taking Ubers during the day, although I always share a screenshot of the drivers information, I check that it matches the person that comes to pick me up, and if I feel unsafe for whatever reason I share my location. I have also called my parents to explicitly tell them I’m on my way home. I’ve also just been on calls, I feel like no one would risk trying a move (robbing, kidnapping, etc) if I’m on a call, but maybe it’s a false sense of safety… If you’re going to districts along the coastline, try to not be on your own in the taxi as there are deserted parts of the cost, specially towards Chorrillos (south) and San Miguel (north) where cases of raped by taxi drivers have happened before. If I have to go home on my own after 2 or 3 am, I usually call Taxi San Borja. I'm not sure if they have an app but it's a proper taxi service, more expensive than Uber, but I feel safe using it late at night.
Posted: August 13, 2024Cusco
Cusco is a beautiful city, but be careful as a woman solo traveler. The men catcall and can be a bit inappropriate in clubs or social settings. My friend got her phone stolen on public transportation, so be sure to keep your valuables in a bag on the front of your body. The public transportation felt way safer than taxi/Uber for me as I don’t like riding alone with a man. If I was going to the center of the city(plaza de Armas) at night alone I was always sure to have a friend meet me there or be waiting for me so I don’t have to be alone.
Posted: June 22, 2024Lima
Lima is a big city, and the safety depends on the district you are in. Many tourists prefer to skip the city, but I definitely would recommend staying at least two days, so you can get the full experience. Peru is known for its cuisine and in Lima you can find great restaurants.
Posted: June 15, 2024
Pamela
Miraflores
Miraflores is a very safe and quiet district of Lima, tourists mostly come here. There is a lot of police security and it is one of the safest districts in Lima Tourists always come to the Miraflores district for its safety, modernity, green areas and nightlife. It is a beautiful place in front of the Pacific Ocean.
Posted: May 21, 2024
Damaris
Lima
Is not too safe. Depends everything, be careful and use google maps for safety but generally in the morning or afternoon is more safe than later. Enjoy, discreet and keep in touch with your friends. Xoxo
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