Is Puerto Rico Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Puerto Rico

Safety rating

Unsafe

2.4 /5

Women living in Puerto Rico consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low

1.2 /5

Women living in Puerto Rico consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Safety rating:	2.4/5	Unsafe
Safety walking alone after dark:	N/A	Not enough data
Safety using public transport:	N/A	Not enough data
Crime rate:	1.2/5	Very Low
Worries of being sexually harassed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being physically attacked:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of home broken and things stolen:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being mugged or robbed:	N/A	Not enough data
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:	N/A	Not enough data

Is Puerto Rico safe for women?

San Juan PR

As far as my six years of living in San Juan goes, I’m quite comfortable walking in almost all areas any time of day. I would just say to avoid the La Perla neighborhood in Old San Juan at night. I experience a lot of catcalling but never felt physically threatened by any means.

Posted: July 27, 2024

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Is Puerto Rico worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 25 experiences from female travelers

Puerto Rico, Solo travel

I stayed in several areas of Puerto Rico; from Rio Grande (near El Yunque, one of the world’s largest rainforests), Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Rio Piedras to Carolina. My favorite area out of all was Rio Grande-I stayed behind Coco Beach Reserve, which has a PGA Golf course. Puerto Rico overall is absolutely gorgeous, many beaches around and amazing stuff to do and see. However, the food is on the bland side (at least for me) but freshness is usually top tier. I prefer shopping and cooking at home. It is quite expensive-expect to spend anywhere from $50 and up a meal. Ubers are inexpensive if you’re in an area you can get a ride. Otherwise, you’ll need to rent a car-that and gas can add up quickly. People are generally friendly and helpful. I never once felt unsafe or worried; again use common sense when traveling and do listen to the locals about where and where not to go. I think everyone should visit at least once, given the opportunity.

Posted: August 26, 2024

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Monica

United States

San Juan, Family travel

The Condado area felt very safe. We stayed at an Airbnb on the beach. It was nice but my son got bed bugs from the sofa bed. I would recommend renting a car. We went to Old San Juan which was beautiful and renting jet skis. We went to sit down restaurants throughout the trip and it got very expensive. Food is overpriced.

Posted: August 20, 2024