Is Johannesburg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Johannesburg
Safety rating
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
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
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: | 1.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 3.5/5 | High |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
Is Johannesburg safe for women?
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, 2024While 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, 2024Is Johannesburg worth visiting?
Travel rating
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, 2022Solo 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, 2023Meet locals in Johannesburg
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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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