Is Makati Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Makati consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Makati consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Makati?

It is safe being in Makati, and I can say this especially because I work midtime (4 in the afternoon till midnight) but I am not sure at times because I overthink too much. I still suggest being prepared to be safe.

Posted: September 14, 2025
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Being a business district, the people here are busy with work and commute. A lot of foreigners live here and hang around the malls. A lot of foreign travellers stay in the party areas (Poblacion). Walking around is easier and safer than most other places in Manila given that there are proper sidewalks. I would still practice caution when walking at night, so best to takea cab.

Posted: September 2, 2025
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Angela

Angela

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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Safety in Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Is Makati safe?

Women living in Makati consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is Makati safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Makati consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Makati?

Women living in Makati consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Makati?

Women living in Makati consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Makati?

Women living in Makati consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Makati consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Makati?

Women living in Makati consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Makati?

Women living in Makati consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Makati consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Makati consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5