Is Lima Safe for Women? Crime Rates & Safety Reports

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.3 /5

Women living in Lima consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Lima consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.6/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.3/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Lima?

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
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Karina

Karina

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, 2024
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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
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Damaris

Damaris

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

Posted: May 20, 2024
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Is Lima worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Lima, Perú is a wonderful place! I stayed around 4 days and then travelled to Cusco. I enjoyed delicious food; one of them that is typical is Ceviche, a dish marinated in citrus and seasonings, along with ingredients like onions, chiles, and herbs. One of the funniest activities I did was to go to the Huacachina desert, where I travelled around the desert on buggies and did sandboarding. I highly recommend it!

Posted: May 7, 2024
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Solo travel

I really fell in love with Lima, which I didn't expect, because I heared a lot of mixed stories from other travellers. You need to know which areas are safe, but especially in Barranco and Miraflores I felt super safe! A lot of cute restaurants and cafés, I'll definitely come back to stay here longer!

Posted: February 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
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Safety in Peru

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima safe?

Women living in Lima consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 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 2.1 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 relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Lima?

Women living in Lima consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5