Is Philippines Safe for Women? Crime & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Philippines is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Philippines is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence index
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: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Crime index: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Philippines?
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
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
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, 2024Makati 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, 2024Quezon 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, 2024Santo 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, 2024Manila
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, 2024Mandaluyong 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
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
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, 2024Is Philippines worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 12 experiences from female travelers
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, 2024Manila, 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
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