Is Manila Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Manila

Safety rating

Unsafe
1.9 /5

Women living in Manila consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Manila consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.4/5Very Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

2/5A Bit Worried

Is Manila safe for women?

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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Easy to ask around as everyone can speak English. However, always be mindful of your belonging as a passersby might bump into you then all your valuables are suddenly gone. In general, still, the locals are warm, approachable, and hospitable.

Posted: June 9, 2024
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Denise

Denise

Always be alert of your surroundings. Keep your bags close to your person and be wary of street children who may snatch your things. Look confident so you will not be a victim of theft! Best to travel with someone else.

Posted: May 13, 2024
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Is Manila worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.1 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

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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Solo travel

Manila is relatively safe when you're traveling via Grab. Public commute is not advised for solo travelers and first timers in Manila. Walking around the streets require vigilance and caution. But when you are in Bonifacio Global City, Newport Manila, the vibe is different so you can be morr carefree walking alone there.

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Meet locals in Manila

Skyrene

Skyrene

About Me

Hi I am Sky, I am currently working as a Global Application Analyst where we implement Microsoft Dynamics across the globe. The company send me to different countries to conduct training so I get the chance to do side trips after work. I do solo travel especially during weekends to see places, culture, history, food to name a few. I would also like to host female travelers when you visit Manila, Philippines.

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Gayle

Gayle

About Me

Hello everyone! I’m Gayle, 23. I am graduating from uni in June (yay) so I plan to just travel for a while after that. I’ve already been doing some traveling since January and have been to Thailand, Japan and just got back from Bali last week. I’m already set to backpack across SEA on October starting in Vietnam and just see where the journey leads me! Hoping to meet some friends along the way :)

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Safety in Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Is Manila safe?

Women living in Manila consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Is Manila safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Manila consider walking alone at night to be very unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.4 out of 5

Is public transport safe in Manila?

Women living in Manila consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Manila?

Women living in Manila consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Manila?

Women living in Manila consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Manila 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 Manila?

Women living in Manila consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Manila?

Women living in Manila consider the risk of burglary to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Manila consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Manila consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.