Is Philippines Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Philippines

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Philippines consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Philippines consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

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 45 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.6/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A 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:

1.6/5A bit worried

How safe is Philippines?

Cebu City

Cebu City is a decent city especially for the working group. It is mostly safe, but given the considerably high population, it's still not 100% safe especially at night and in certain areas of the city.

Posted: June 3, 2025
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Philippines

I was born in the Philippines, as time goes by the street becomes not safe after dark. I higly recommend if you are going to visit here make sure you connect with the locals and someone you know to assist you with your travel.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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Siargao

I never felt uncomfortable in Siargao! It is a tight knit community of travelers and locals alike. It’s a beautiful island with incredible vibes and good people. I felt comfortable walking and driving a scooter at night.

Posted: May 14, 2025
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Rizal

It's pretty safe. The crime level is level as it was a small province. There's not much people here. There's not really much to do here at all. Perfect for overlooking cafes and places. So pretty safe I guess.

Posted: April 19, 2025
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Pampanga

City— it’s very alive, especially at night and people are helpful. In case of emergencies, there are many security officers that can attend to your needs and people are very alert when it comes to being accommodated well.

Posted: April 15, 2025
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Siquijor

I did a solo trip in Siquijor mid-january this year. I felt welcomed and safe, aside from one instance where this drunk local kept pestering me to drive me home. Other than that, foreign locals and other locals helped me out of the situation. There's little to none public transport so I rent a motorbike and I can confidenly say that it is very safe to drive even at night. Locals are very easy to communicate too, and they they are all very friendly. I'll definitely go back!

Posted: April 7, 2025
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Is Philippines worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 27 experiences from female travelers

Philippines, Family travel

We got around through tuktuks and i always felt safe, great food everywhere, we were in airbnbs and it was amazing. Always felt good especially because i was with my family. Never ate this much rice but i couldn’t complain it was goooddd

Posted: February 20, 2025
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Boracay, Solo travel

Travelled solo for my birthday, felt safe. I have met some locals and they were very friendly. Partying at night was good, everyone was respectful. There were policemen every station. There were affordable food options, and the hotel staff were also nice.

Posted: November 2, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Safety in Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Is Philippines safe?

Women living in Philippines consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Philippines safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Philippines consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Philippines?

Women living in Philippines consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Philippines?

Women living in Philippines consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Philippines?

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Philippines?

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Philippines?

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Women living in Philippines consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.