Is Philippines Safe for Women? Crime & Safety Index

Safety index

Moderate
3.3 /5

The safety level in Philippines is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime index

Low
2.3 /5

The crime rate in Philippines is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence index

53.6%

On average 53.6% percentage of women in Philippines 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 18 experiences

Safety index:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime index:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Philippines?

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Zy

Metro Manila

Metro Manila I would say is generally safe, but crime rates depend a lot on location. BGC and Makati CBD are very safe while I wouldn’t walk alone at night in places like Tondo, Quiapo, etc. In any case, stick to ares that don’t seem sketchy and always trust your gut.

Posted: October 4, 2024
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Angela

Angela

Makati

Makati is such a big city that it can be hard to say exactly how safe one can be. There are so many factors involved as well as one’s baseline. I’ve always lived in cities and I think that Makati is fairly easy to navigate. I wouldn’t be brandishing around expensive devices if I was walking on the street but I think it’s possible to stop and use my phone when I need to. I would avoid deserted streets or places without streetlights but on the whole, I find that local police are pretty helpful and locals would offer help as well if I need any.

Posted: September 4, 2024
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Rhea

Rhea

Pasig City

Pasig City is a less touristy place so if you stay long term and want to feel more local, living here is more ideal. Basic necessities are within reach including supermarkets, hospitals and malls. Rent and utilities are cheaper, too.

Posted: August 16, 2024
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Makati City

It's important to note that my area is in the business district so it's fairly safe here. To travelers planning to go here, stay in Makati Central Business District or Ayala. Anywhere outside could be quite risky.

Posted: August 3, 2024
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Quezon City

Relatively safe with Barangay officials roaming the streets day and night. No murders, thefts, kidnapping, rapes. People are friendly. Government officials are approachable. Safe to travel at night.

Posted: August 2, 2024
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Santo Tomas

Hi. Ive been living here for almost a year now since left Manila, and this is the most peaceful place Ive been in. The people are nice, even the ebike drivers that brings me to the bus stop from home would always remind me to take care and not bring huge amount of money with me. I once walked approx 3km late at night to home and i was safe and never got any harrasment or sort

Posted: August 2, 2024
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Manila

Manila is not really the friendliest place for solo female travel, unless you stay within the confines of expat areas like BGC and Makati. You always have to be vigilant even in malls. Public transportation is hard and taking a Grab (ride hailing app) can be quite expensive.

Posted: July 22, 2024
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Mandaluyong City

City is pretty much safe during daylight but for night time, though I haven’t experience harm but still I have heard some few crimes in the City so just to be safe, don’t go out if it’s already dark and few people in the streets.

Posted: July 1, 2024
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Joy

Joy

Camarines Sur

Camarines Sur Philippines is undoubtedly one of the safest places to visit and to live in the Philippines - and im not only saying this because im a local. It showcases amazing attractions, plenty activities to enjoy, friendly locals and laid back vibe.

Posted: June 29, 2024
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Claudia

Claudia

Cebu City

Although it looks bad because there are awful streets it's safe, I haven't had any problems in the last 6 months that I am living here. The public transport is safe, taxi or motorbike at nights are the option that I used the most.

Posted: June 24, 2024
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Is Philippines worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 12 experiences from female travelers

Angela

Angela

Spain

Boracay, Family travel

I have been to Boracay several times and it never fails to disappoint. You can choose to have an active holiday or just relax on the beach. The possibilities are endless as the island provides a multitude of activities and can accommodate different budget and travel types. In this trip, I stayed at Ambassador in Paradise with my mom, sister and brother-in-law. The room was ok, a bit too big - I say this because it wasn’t as clean as it could be, perhaps because there were too many nooks and crannies. The service was good and as is usually the case in the Philippines, they were gracious to older people and assisted my mom in various ways. I didn’t like that they were pretty useless when it came to first aid and couldn’t even provide an ice pack when my mom fell off the bed and had a huge bump on her forehead. It was during Christmas time and we couldn’t get any medical assistance at all and had to wait till we were back in Metro Manila. The trip was still a good one, in my opinion. If you have anyone who isn’t very mobile, you should book transfers in advance - the hotel had a private boat which made it convenient for my mom. The hotel food wasn’t very friendly to non-meat eaters specially during breakfast but there are many choices in the island and we enjoyed tasty food and tropical drinks. There are a range of activities available, some right outside the hotel and some accessed elsewhere. I love that during the pandemic, the government realized that they could make changes to the island to make it more sustainable and some water activities are conducted away from the shore to make it safer for swimmers and also to protect the environment. There’s something for everyone in Boracay.

Posted: September 4, 2024
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Manila, Solo travel

People of manila are very friendly and accommodating. I joined a couple of ladies for a night then head to the beach puerto galera by bus. Ferry was ok. Beach resort was marvellous. Motorcycle I rented ROCKSSS

Posted: September 3, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Safety in Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Is Philippines safe?

The safety level in Philippines is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Philippines safe to walk alone at night?

Walking alone at night in Philippines is considered moderately safe, with an overall safety index of 2.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Philippines?

Using public transport in Philippines is considered moderately safe, with an overall safety index of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Philippines?

The crime rate in Philippines is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Philippines?

Risk of being sexually harassed in Philippines is considered low, with an overall risk index of 2 out of 5.

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

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Philippines is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Philippines?

Risk of being physically attacked in Philippines is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Philippines?

Risk of burglary in Philippines is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Philippines is considered low, with an overall risk index of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Philippines is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.4 out of 5