Is Johannesburg Safe for Women? Crime Rates & Safety Reports

Safety rating

Unsafe
1.5 /5

Women living in Johannesburg consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

High
3.5 /5

Women living in Johannesburg consider the crime rate to be relatively high, with an overall crime rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

7%

On average 7% percentage of women in South Africa 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

Safety rating:

1.5/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

3.5/5High

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Johannesburg?

Don't ever walk alone walk in groups and don't ever walk alone at night. All parts of Johannesburg isn't a crime spot but rather be safe than sorry. Public transport is very limited with and taxis are not suggested to be used rather use an uber

Posted: May 19, 2024
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While the people are lovely, unfortunately the crime rate is very high 😔 it’s common to have your car broken into simply for items such as charging cables and power banks, and break-ins tend to be violent if there is someone there during the break-in.

Posted: February 25, 2024
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Is Johannesburg worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Johannesburg is beautiful and quite safe if you choose the right areas to stay and hang around. A lot of travellers are afraid of traveling to South Africa because of the high crime rate in the city but from my experience it all depends on the areas. I would highly recommend staying Sandton or areas close for safety and general aesthetic. Sandton is relatively more expensive than other areas but it's worth it!

Posted: September 21, 2024Experienced: July, 2022
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Solo travel

I advise against travelling to Johannesburg alone - it's best to get around the city with locals. Ubers are safe, but avoid walking around the city alone.

Posted: November 6, 2023
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Des

Des

About Me

I am a mom to 2 daughters, aged 31 and 32 and a son, aged 16. I enjoy reading and belong to a social and reading/book club that has been around for more than 25 years. We're more than just a group of men and women who get together to read. We're more like a family and sometimes free group therapy! I also belong to a group with other women that could be described as spiritual (definitely not religious). We named the group "Finding our Way", because we believe that we are always evolving, changing and learning. Our ages range from 30's to 60's and include women who are Christian, Atheist, Pastors, non-practising Muslim and those who regard themselves as African Spiritualists. Also default group therapy! I enjoy meeting new people and would like to showcase our beautiful country and its people to visitors. Travelling is one of my loves. As a child, I was obsessed with maps and I still am! I also enjoy learning about other countries and cultures, so this presents an opportunity for me to continue to do so.

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Refiloe

Refiloe

About Me

Hey everyone! I’m Refiloe 🌱 I enjoy travelling slow for longer periods of time. It gives me the time and space to truly take a place in and connect with it and its people. I love exploring natural landscapes on my travels and often add a hike or two to my itinerary (I call it hiking, you’ll probably call it a gentle stroll in nature lol). I’m here to connect with new people and perhaps even travel with some of you one day 🤍

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