Is San Juan Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in San Juan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in San Juan consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all 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 San Juan?
Monica
Most of the city is very safe. Areas like Calle Loíza and La Placita late at night have lots of people around and are well lit. I walk at night in the city center all the time. There are occasional headlines of random violence in the news, but I don't personally know anyone who has been involved.
Posted: July 11, 2025San 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 San Juan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Hannah
United States
Solo travel
I absolutely loved San Juan!! I felt completely safe walking around the city, even at night. Old San Juan is really cool but there are a lot of touristy shops. I recommend La Factoria for a cool bar vibe. The locals are super friendly as long as you speak some Spanish! Also the men are so respectful from what I experienced and did not feel unsafe with them at all.
Posted: September 9, 2025Safety in Puerto Rico
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