Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.1 /5

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

9.6%

On average 9.6% percentage of women in Spain 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.4/5Very Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.3/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Noelia

Noelia

Tenerife is a peaceful and safe island, but like anywhere else, there are some neighborhoods that can feel a bit more ‘risky,’ usually where people with fewer resources live or where there is drug use or trafficking. However, the areas where tourists usually go are not like that at all. If you ever have any doubts about a neighborhood or a place to stay, feel free to ask me — I’ll be happy to help.” 🌴✨

Posted: August 18, 2025
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Is pretty safe deppend of what part of the city are you, but at the center of the city you are safe meanwhile the day has light, at night it can be bit more dangerous. So I recommend to don’t go alone at night because of man you know they are no the safest thing in the world

Posted: January 13, 2025
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I think is safe enough. As in everywhere else, you have to be careful where you go as there’s more dangerous and there’s safer places. You might get yelled at by the homeless locals, or you may get catcalled by men, but thats all. You have to be very unlucky to get robed or attacked. Even less probably murdered or kidnapped. I think the most touristic areas of the south can be dangerous if you go by yourself, but they can be okay if you go with a friend, even if you’re all girls.

Posted: November 15, 2024
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Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife worth visiting?

Jovana

Jovana

Montenegro

Couple travel

Everything was wonderful. It felt very safe and the food was good, even the tourist restaurants by the beach were decent. The drinks were also yummy and the people are friendly. Not too crowded in February but the weather was great and the water was warm. Not expensive at all honestly

Posted: April 3, 2025
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Safety in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife safe?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider walking alone at night to be very unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.4 out of 5

Is public transport safe in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Women living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5