Is Qatar Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Qatar
Safety rating
Women living in Qatar consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Qatar consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 5% percentage of women in Qatar 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 11 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 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: | 1.2/5 | 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 Qatar?
Doha
Well, i have been living in Qatar for the past 3 years and i have never ever seen any bad sign of this country, it is very safe for women, and no one will dare to touch you. No one will dare to harm u
Posted: May 30, 2025
Geiza
Doha
Doha is REALLY SAFE. I do not feel fear at all. Ofcourse I have to respect their culture and dress code but I’m assuming if I want be respected I also must respect them. You can walk and go alone at ANY time. Even in the night. Actually here , men wouldn’t even talk to you if you do not approach him. As by the law a man can be in jail is a woman say she felt harassed by him.
Posted: May 10, 2025
Nuria
Doha
I feel very safe in doha. Everything is under video surveillance and there are security guards everywhere. i've never had a less secure feeling. you can even leave your things on the beach. Public transport is very clean, tidy and safe. there are no louts lurking around anywhere. it is also difficult to get hold of alcohol here, so there are no drunks in public.
Posted: April 26, 2025
Fatima
Qatar
I can’t think of any country where I will feel this safe walking alone on the streets post midnight, and this feeling would not be compromised even if I was drenched in gold head to toe. The strict laws have kept the crime rates as minimum as possible
Posted: March 18, 2025Doha
It's pretty much the safest place to visit in the world! Women are respected and have access to everything. It is recommended to wear clothing according to the cultural norm. It's the only country I feel completely safe in driving around at 3am in.
Posted: February 2, 2025Doha
You can leave your bag in the food court for 10min and you will find it . I have never get kidnapped or someone stole something from me . The safety level is high in general gulf country . Women’s can hang out by them self at night , with no worries . Yes you may get some guys trying to approach u or talk to u but as soon as you thread them that u will contact the police they will scared
Posted: December 30, 2024Is Qatar worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 14 experiences from female travelers
Deinara
Singapore
Qatar, Solo travel
I love Qatar. It's very safe for solo travel. Lots of culture and food so it's suitable for all travelers. I decided to stay here for a month. Feeling very blessed. Taxi is also relatively cheap for a developed country.
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
Devi
India
Doha, Family travel
Extremely safe! Safest I've ever felt anywhere. - Must-do: Arabic food, Vendome Mall, The Pearl, Katara, QNL. - Quite expensive, but worth all the money. - I can't comment on accommodation as I had a private one. - Public transport is super useful, especially he metro rail. - Uber or other ride-hailing services are also easily available.
Posted: May 14, 2025Safety in Qatar
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