Is Saudi Arabia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Saudi Arabia
Safety rating
Women living in Saudi Arabia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 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 18 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | 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?
Riyadh governorate
Fairly safe, however theft and harassment do happen. I had my phone stolen the first time I came to Saudi. I have been harassed by male taxi drivers. There are female drivers available on some apps but at a higher rate and as there are fewer female drivers available they require a longer wait time, so I advise leaving plenty of time to plan trips. In public places and central areas I’ve experienced very little harassment, however I wouldn’t recommend walking around suburban areas late at night.
Posted: May 25, 2025Riyadh governorate
Riyadh is one of the safest cities ever, the police and public cameras are everywhere and the city doesn't really sleep so usually you won't find yourself alone in the streets. Make sure to wear modest clothes though (just to avoid anyone's looking at you or something), jeans and t-shirts will do the job for you! (Just avoid skirts and shorts). If you wanna integrate with the locals you can just get a stylish Abaya!
Posted: May 25, 2025
Jawhara
Jeddah
Jeddah is a very safe city where you can go out whether in the morning or late at night and no one would really bother to even get close to you. There is no mention of any crimes or homicides in this city.
Posted: May 19, 2025
Ulfat
Jeddah
I have stayed out till after midnight many days! And lived here my entire life. Generally, Jeddah is very safe for travelers, especially women. I can confidently say that women can solo visit Jeddah with peace of mind.
Posted: April 19, 2025
Zumurud
Riyadh governorate
It’s literally safe My work schedule typically runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and after work, I enjoy meeting up with friends for dinner and coffee, often staying out until around 2 a.m. on Wednesday nights. I feel completely safe doing so, as the community is incredibly welcoming, and the local transportation options, including Uber, are reliable and secure
Posted: February 1, 2025Is Saudi Arabia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Riyadh governorate, Solo travel
Lots of things to do if you research what’s on, People are generally nice. It helps to learn some basic Arabic to make it easier to get around as English is not widely spoken. Wearing an abaya is not necessary, any fairly modest clothing is fine. Really expensive, especially for accommodation.
Posted: May 25, 2025Meet locals in Saudi Arabia
ranim
About Me
Hi my name is Rae,I'm 22 years old traveler, currently studying software engineering, interested in history, books and art 🤗 If you happen to come to my house, all I need you to do is to be eco-friendly and try to put trash in its place, use sustainable lighting and make sure not to waste water. The house is well organized and tied up, you will get your own room with white goods already prepared, and you can enjoy the breakfast with me in the balcony, I have a nice view where you can see all riyadh's skybuildings! NB: I live near the airport so gotta bring your earplugs with u, because the sounds of the planes gets really loud sometimes especially in the balcony and the yard parts.
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Jasmine
About Me
Hello, I am Jasmine, an infp, quit introvert, I live in Jeddah and I am interested in many cultures and languages, I love anime and movies, books, games, open minded, and if you are interested in Arabic language or Islam please feel free to reach me.
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