Is Unawatuna Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate

2.8 /5

Women living in Unawatuna consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low

1.7 /5

Women living in Unawatuna consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

54%

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.

Unawatuna is currently ranked as the #3 safest city in Sri Lanka for women to live, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Safety rating:	2.8/5	Moderate
Safety walking alone after dark:	N/A	Not enough data
Safety using public transport:	N/A	Not enough data
Crime rate:	1.7/5	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

How safe is Unawatuna?

Devni

It’s pretty chill if you’re not local. I’m local and so far I’ve not had any concerning experiences. Only heard things here and there. I wouldn’t worry too much if you’re a traveller. The locals usually leave them alone

Posted: July 27, 2025

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