Is Lima Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lima

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Lima consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Lima consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 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 19 experiences

Safety rating:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.5/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3.4/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

3/5Moderate

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:

3.2/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2.5/5Moderate

How safe is Lima?

Lima, Peru is suffering from many extortions, so if you are coming specifically to Lima, I recommend NOT using public transportation and avoiding the districts: Callao, Los Olivos, Comas, San Juan de Lurigancho, and Cercado de Lima.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Jenni

Jenni

Lima is not the safest place , you have to know which parts of Lima you can walk around for example Miraflores, barranco, san isidro, and historical center are the safest. if you are aware of this you would find your self having a good time and not feeling scare.

Posted: March 4, 2025
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The safest districts in Lima are Miraflores, San Isidro, Part of Barranco and San Borja. If you want to take transport, it is better to only Uber or Cabify. Please do not show your mobile phone in the streets.

Posted: February 21, 2025
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Aurora

Aurora

Be cautious and avoid displaying expensive items in public. Always stay aware of who is around you, whether beside or behind you. Don't receive drinks from strangers. Only take safe taxis using apps, and send someone your location

Posted: January 15, 2025
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izzy

izzy

Its not dangerous, but not safe enough to walk with the cellphone on the hand. I always prefer to take taxis from apps because its safer, but public transport is safe enough, although unorganized. Miraflores and San Isidro are much safer than other places.

Posted: January 15, 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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Meet locals in Lima

izzy

izzy

About Me

Im a 24 yo extrovert that loves to travel the world 🌈 Love to make new friends, but my dog isnt friendly enough to host in my house :(

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@Virguit

About Me

I’m the kind of girl who smells like saltwater, drives like the wind, and dreams in colors no one has named yet. 🌈✨ 🌊 By day, you’ll find me chasing waves or riding my motorbike toward the sunset — wind in my hair, freedom stitched into my soul. ✌️ Some friends call me a hippie — barefoot at heart, always chasing good vibes, starry skies, and spontaneous adventures. 💻 And yes, I’m a digital nomad — working from beaches, cafés, mountaintops, or wherever the Wi-Fi (and my heart) takes me. 💼 But don’t be fooled: behind this sun-kissed smile is a sharp, strategic mind that knows how to close deals, lead meetings, and run a business like a boss. I’m incense and spreadsheets, barefoot and heels, meditation and negotiation. Under the suits? My tattoo tuxedo — a little inked reminder of the wild heart beneath the polished surface. 😉 A walking contradiction? Maybe. A balance of chaos and clarity? Definitely. A woman who lives fully, works fiercely, and wanders boldly? Always. I don’t fit into a box — I paint it, Ride over it, And turn it into art. 🎨

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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 2.4 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 2.5 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 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 3.4 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 3 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 3.2 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.