Is Tenerife Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Tenerife

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Tenerife consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Tenerife consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 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:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not 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:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Tenerife?

Sometimes the city arent big or the bus stops dont have a time table. So you might feel a but incure if ypure at the right place or when exactly the bus is coming. Not always sidewalks, genereally not great to walk big distances. But do far everyone was very friendly.

Posted: July 14, 2025
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You can walk with valuable jewellery or smartphone safely almost in every place of the island. There are some places such as el Fraile, San Isidro, Añaza or La cuesta (neighbourhood) that are a little less safe if you are not a local and you go there during the evening or night, but nothing serious in comparison to other "not that safe" places of Europe. In general you feel safe and welcomed. Locals are very kind.

Posted: April 7, 2024
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Tenerife is very safe, rarely do things happen here. If you are responsible and careful, it is very likely that nothing will happen, it is a very safe island even in the early hours of the morning. I have been going out a lot alone, accompanied, in a group, with strangers, and nothing has ever happened to me.

Posted: March 18, 2024
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Is Tenerife worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Nina

Nina

Germany

Couple travel

We spent about 10 days in Tenerife and traveled as a couple. We stayed in an upper-range hotel, so definitely not low budget. One of the best decisions we made was renting a motorbike and exploring the island that way—we visited lots of different beaches and enjoyed the freedom it gave us. One absolute must-see is the El Teide and the national park surrounding it. The ride through the park is beautiful and really enjoyable. Renting a car—or even better, a motorbike—is highly recommended. Just keep in mind that the roads in the rural areas can be very narrow. Aside from that, there are many beautiful spots and bays all around the island. We especially enjoyed visiting Garachico In the evenings, we mostly stayed in the more touristy areas, which felt lively and convenient for going out or grabbing dinner.

Posted: June 7, 2025
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Maria

Maria

Germany

Solo travel

I did my ersus in tenerife and its incredible. Want to use this space to warn people to be RESPECTFUL with the locals!! Tenerife has a huge tourist problem and its local population is very concerned for it. Avoid airbnb and hotels, don’t go to loroparque (the owner is horrible) and respect the people that live there.

Posted: May 23, 2025
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Safety in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Is Tenerife safe?

Women living in Tenerife consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Tenerife safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Tenerife consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Tenerife?

Women living in Tenerife consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Tenerife?

Women living in Tenerife consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Tenerife?

Women living in Tenerife consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Tenerife consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Tenerife?

Women living in Tenerife consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Tenerife?

Women living in 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 Tenerife?

Women living in 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 Tenerife?

Women living in Tenerife consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5