Is Sri Lanka Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Sri Lanka
Safety rating
Women living in Sri Lanka consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Sri Lanka consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 54% percentage of women in Sri Lanka 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: | 2.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
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 Sri Lanka safe for women?
Sri Lanka
Sri lanka is moderately safe for solo female travellers as. Long as they take necessary precautions. Make sure you do not go out alone at night or travel long distances with unknown people. While most people are very kind and helpful, there are black sheep who ruin the experience. So better safe than sorry.
Posted: April 24, 2024Is Sri Lanka worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 35 experiences from female travelers
Sri Lanka, Solo travel
I had an amazing time in Sri Lanka. I went solo & had some recommendations by a lovely lady on this app! The people are incredibly welcoming & they are very proud of their hospitality. The country has something for everyone- nature, hiking, great food, beaches, cultural sights. Maybe not so much for the party girls though!😉 It is a hot & humid place, so be prepared. They have lots of tropical fruit, fresh fish & if you're vegetarian, you'll find it fairly easy to eat here. I would highly recommend you go.
Posted: October 27, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Mia
Taiwan
Sri Lanka, Solo travel
It was one of my favourite trip ever. It's my first time doing solo travel but I never felt alone during the travel. The locals are so nice that offer me to love in there home and provide food for free. I feel really thankful and touched in the end of the trip. I travel Sri Lanka mostly through Bus, the Bus system is so good that you can literally travel anywhere there! I'd say except the capital, Sri lanka is quite safe overall, but I would still suggest you to just stay at home at night if you are a female solo traveller!
Posted: July 18, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Meet locals in Sri Lanka
Dashini
About Me
Hi Gals I’m a 42year old lady living in the colombo suburbs. I wish I could say I’m a a regular person at day and moonlights at night, however I’m a doctor working at one of the largest hospitals in Colombo. Don’t let my profession discourage you! I was brought up in Dubai, so I’m quite fun loving and I know the ropes to surviving in SriLanka . I am also an extensive travel enthusiast and have travelled to over 30 countries. I’m the nature lover and an adventure sport junkie
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