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 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Qatar consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 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 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 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: | 1/5 | 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
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, 2024
Renna
Qatar
Honestly, it's very safe for anyone. I haven't had any issues living here..but I wouldn't recommend anyone to come during summer (june-july) it's too hot, December would be pretty good time to visit. (Expensive country)
Posted: December 13, 2024
Saima
Doha
Extremely safe for anyone. Been here my whole life. So can 100% confirm! Especially for women, you can stay out the whole day and night ALONE and trust me, nothing will happen to u. It’s honestly a privilege to live here!
Posted: September 2, 2024Qatar
Qatar is one of the safest countries in the world. Any lady traveller can be sure that she will be respected and well treated here. You can stay outside any time of the day without danger of being robbed, raped, kidnapped. It's enough to know English to travel here.
Posted: June 3, 2024
Ayuni
Doha
It is generally a safe city with low crime rates, and they have many CCTVs and safety features around. The country prides itself for being safe and having a safe city but I always advice for the basic safety precautions anywhere you are.
Posted: May 9, 2024Qatar
Qatar is an extremely safe country. I am a student. I can walk at night at any time. I am sure no one will approach me or try to do anything because the culture affects many things. It’s not appropriate in this country to approach a woman that openly or harass her.
Posted: March 16, 2024Is Qatar worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 10 experiences from female travelers
Anelle
Poland
Doha, Solo travel
Doha is a beautiful country with perfect architecture! Very kind and responsive people, so I didn’t feel fear or danger for a minute. I recommend visiting the The Pearl Island and Al Maha Island. Also go to Souq Waqif, there you can find souvenirs, clothing stores and etc. The weather is humid and hot, so I immediately bought myself an abaya, because it’s impossible to walk in jeans :)
Posted: December 26, 2024Experienced: December, 2024Doha, Solo travel
I was there a few months ago, and it is one of the few places where I didn't feel safe. Cars stopping non-stop, offering me rides or trips to the Safari, one followed me for so long until I hid in a café, men in shops offering to pay for me and then chatting me up at the entrance. Never again.
Posted: November 13, 2024Meet locals in Qatar
Leila
About Me
Hey, I'm Leila. I've been based in Doha, Qatar, since the end of 2020, and I've lived here and there. I never know how to answer the question "where are you from" because I never know what people are asking about (nationality? accent? where I grew up? what is home for me? where I got my skin color and features?...I have a different answer to each question) I have not done much solo travel and I am trying to challenge myself a bit more. I'm interested in walks/hiking, music/live music, dancing, nature, sightseeing, books, food (but not a foodie, I just like to eat 😀).
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Veriana
About Me
Mostly solo traveler , Discovering my self and the world ✨
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