Is Saudi Arabia Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Saudi Arabia consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Saudi Arabia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 20.5% percentage of women in Saudi Arabia 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 24 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Saudi Arabia?
Maram
Riyadh
Riyadh is generally very safe for women even late at night. You do not need to worry about crime or harrassment in public places. You might experience some staring which can be uncomfortable. Tip for safety: Video recording any potential incidents will protect you and deter any perpetrators. (Example: in taxi/Uber) Least safe areas: areas neer Alnadeem and Albat’ha.
Posted: August 18, 2025Al-Khobar
It’s a safe city Women walk alone, and they’re left alone. Crime rate is low. Taking an Uber ride or an evening stroll isn’t something to worry about. People are mostly to themselves unless approached for help.
Posted: August 14, 2025
Sara
Saudi Arabia
Saudis ethics and morality is based on both culture and religion. Women are generally respected, and are often provided with support by acquaintances and strangers alike. If within family neighborhoods, women are safe to walk at night or live alone.
Posted: August 13, 2025
Layan
Ar Riyad
I’ve never ever once in my life felt even a tiny teeny bit worried about my safety here even though I go out alone all the time and sometimes even after dark. Just don’t go to sketchy places those basically are “working-sites-building-material-stores” There I’ve experienced harassment but not physical only staring.
Posted: July 27, 2025
Reem
Riyadh governorate
Its safe, the government here are very strict on anything that is illegal and women became the most priority. Everywhere you go you will find people standing with you against anything will happen, cameras are everywhere too
Posted: June 15, 2025Is Saudi Arabia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Aya
Egypt
Saudi Arabia, Group travel
It was a wonderful experience, you will come back but your soul will remain there Makkah and Madinah were extremely save all the time Also I visited Gadah for shopping Transportation is available and food was good, you will find different restaurants
Posted: July 24, 2025Safety in Saudi Arabia
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