Is Cebu Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Cebu

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Cebu consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Cebu consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.3/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Cebu?

Nicole

Nicole

Cebu is overall safe in public and open spaces where people can meet and gather around, but not too much crowded too coz there are possible pick pocketers. however, I wouldn't go to secluded areas or remote ones without a friend because we can never know what will happen when youre alone especially as a woman.

Posted: July 29, 2025
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shivani

shivani

I've been living in Cebu for around 3 years now. When I first arrived, my mobile was stolen, something I wasn't warned about beforehand, though I later found out that petty theft has been an issue in certain areas. That said, my overall experience has been positive. The people here are generally helpful and kind, and despite that early incident, I feel safe walking around even at night.

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Anne

Anne

To be honest, regardless of place, it will never be 100% safe but in my experience, I usually go home late as a college student and thankfully I haven't experienced the worst yet. Although the routes I take are already familiar to me and going to crowded places is definitely safer than waiting in a dark alley.

Posted: December 26, 2024
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Is Cebu worth visiting?

Lovisa

Lovisa

Sweden

Group travel

Cebu had very fun activities but would only recommend to stay in Cebu for about 3-5 days. There are a few very nice activities such as whale shark snorkeling, canyoneering, swim with turtles and big school of sardines, visiting waterfalls, and exploring Cebu city. Me and my friend did all of them, but only needed about 3-4 days for it. Then there weren’t that much to do. We stayed in Cebu city and Moalboal.

Posted: July 18, 2024
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Safety in Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Is Cebu safe?

Women living in Cebu consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Cebu safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Cebu consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Cebu?

Women living in Cebu consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Cebu?

Women living in Cebu consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Cebu?

Women living in Cebu 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 Cebu?

Women living in Cebu consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Cebu?

Women living in Cebu consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Cebu?

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

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

Women living in Cebu consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Cebu consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5