Is Puerto Rico Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Puerto Rico
Safety rating
Women living in Puerto Rico consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Puerto Rico consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 10 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Puerto Rico?
Tayché
Puerto Rico
Overall, yes, is generally safe. There’s a strong sense of community. That said, like anywhere, safety can vary by how you move through spaces and time. Just stay aware, like you would in any urban setting.
Posted: June 25, 2025Puerto Rico
As every place around, Puerto Rico has its issues with safety. In here I haven't had any situations regarding it because im always aware of my surroundings and the people I go out with. If I feel something odd Im not gonna stay there. So really thats my only advice. Always talk to the locals about a place you want to go and follow their advices. We are very good in hospitality and we love out country too mucho so we want people to have a great time and experience visiting our places and taking care of them firstly.
Posted: June 14, 2025
Yuyza
00926
I live in the intersection between Cupey, rio piedras and San Juan, a big and diverse area , and honestly, I feel safe here. I’m comfortable walking alone at night, especially in residential neighborhoods like El Señorial or Los Paseos. Like in any city, you should stay aware—sometimes at gas stations or stoplights, a homeless person might approach and raise their voice, but I’ve never had an actual issue or felt in danger. Some parts of Cupey, especially near public housing areas, can have more noise or activity, but it really depends on the street. Public transportation isn’t very reliable around here, so if you’re visiting, I’d definitely recommend renting a car.
Posted: June 7, 2025Puerto Rico
I moved here from Michigan early 2024. Since I’ve lived here, I’ve moved three different times (due to issues with the homeowners pet policies, nothing significant). My first neighborhood had some people down the street who would part-take in “cocacola” (if you know what I mean) and definitely dealt drugs from that house. But they never posed a threat to me or anyone else from my knowledge, it was just uncomfortable to be stared at by them walking by and the erotic behaviors from the drugs. There is an issue with homelessness here and drug use so be prepared to see this in many areas of the island. Nonetheless, the people won’t necessarily bother you. They may ask for money or make an inappropriate comment in spanish but that’s about it. Men here also choose to “honk” as a form of “flirting” if you’re out and about walking somewhere so be prepared for that. I think tourists may be more dangerous than actual locals here in all reality 😂
Posted: February 9, 2025
Alastair
Rincón
We hitchhiked into Rincón and it was completely safe and went well! We hitchhiked out as well. Everyone is so nice. A few locals kept telling us that Rincón is one of the safest areas in Puerto Rico.
Posted: January 27, 2025San Juan
San Juan is 100% safe, except for La Perla area. Just skip it and you’re good. All the areas of San Juan are safe. You can walk at night, take an Uber, or stay alone on the beach at any time, for example.
Posted: January 22, 2025Is Puerto Rico worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 27 experiences from female travelers
San Juan, Group travel
San Juan was fantastic!!!! I loved the beach, the street food & the excursions my friends & I got to do. We had done midnight kayaking, ATV riding & clubbed at La Placita!!! I would definitely go back, only thing to watch for is Old San Juan, super dangerous & do NOT take pictures from above when on (New) San Juan streets as they have gun/gang violence down below!
Posted: June 18, 2025Experienced: March, 2023Alastair
United States
Rincón, Group travel
Spent the day in Rincón with my new friend! We got Mexican food at Vatos Locos Taqueria (delicious and affordable) and acaí bowls and the beach was beautiful and the water was warm! Highly recommend Rincón, hoping to visit again tomorrow :)
Posted: January 25, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Safety in Puerto Rico
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