Is Lima Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.5 /5

Women living in Lima consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Lima consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.4%

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 24 experiences

Safety rating:

2.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3.1/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3.3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.4/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2.5/5A bit worried

How safe is Lima?

Well, when you're carrying a backpack, don't leave it literally on your back in crowded places because it can be opened. Or, don't hold your cell phone in your hand on open streets (it can be stolen). Don't go alone to dark places or uncrowded streets. Downtown and tourist-heavy areas like Miraflores, San Isidro, or Surco are safer. Although other places are also "safe", always take precautions, but if you don't have much to lose like valuables, there is no problem in going to flea markets, or walking around any city.

Posted: September 14, 2025
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Fabiola

Fabiola

This is my first time here and some friends told me things like, don’t stay out over 9 pm, and about robberys. Now I’m waiting for my service transportation, I’m gonna walk out today and tell you more later

Posted: September 14, 2025
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Mafer

Mafer

Lima is a safe place as long as you don’t go to sketchy places. Just be aware of your belongings and don’t walk showing what you have, you’ll be fine. I recommend using ride-hailing apps, and as women, not walking completely alone very late in the city or in less crowded areas. Do not accept alcohol from strangers.

Posted: September 1, 2025
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It is a big city with a lot of traffic. You can eat delicious food on every corner but always be careful with your belongings. You never know what might happen if you let your guard down; go out at night accompanied. If you walk alone, be careful.

Posted: August 19, 2025
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Fatima

Fatima

I think it depends on where you are staying in Lima. If you're staying in the south of Lima you can walk until very late feeling safe, go for a cafe or to the supermarket alone there's a very low chance of being robbed (like 2%) in general south of Lima is very safe.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Is Lima worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Luisa

Luisa

Colombia

Solo travel

It was my first time in Lima, and I can say I totally recommend it. On my first day in Lima I went to Plaza las Armas there was a lot of shops to buy anything you need on an affordable price, the main square is very cozy and chill you can walk around easily it connects to another smaller square around 3 or 4 blocks away. The coast of the city is absolutely beautiful and well maintained, there's a lot of parks with different tematics, I was mostly exploring Miraflores which is one of the most popular neighborhoods in there, I felt safe all the time, I walked around the beach and saw people surfing (there were surfing academies a long it), hotels and a lot of activities you can do, also went to the local market all with a guider from a place called Huarikebike, on this one you can visit those place around the neighborhood on bicycle while learning about the history of the city, also eat some of the local food which is 100% delicious the place is called Maraparte. I stayed near the Arena 1 (I went to a concert there) and the Malecones where the Panamerican youth games happened, I stayed in a room at an Airbnb 10 minutes away, with a lovely family the host name was Flor. The general price of the city is cheap to average and it's mostly safe, of course it's always better to be careful around it, as the locals recommended me there were some parts of the city on which is better to take an InDrive to move around, it's cheap and easy to use. I'm hoping to go there one day again, there was so much left to see.

Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Safety in Peru

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima safe?

Women living in Lima consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Is Lima safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Lima consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.