Is Taiwan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Taiwan
Safety rating
Women living in Taiwan consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Taiwan consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 19.8% percentage of women in Taiwan 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 82 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.9/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Taiwan?
Taiwan
Very safe for a woman alone. Even at night. People hardly speak English but are very tourist friendly. I was not scared at all regarding safety (public transport, street, at night, …). I travelled the whole country and it is safe everywhere
Posted: May 30, 2025
Linda
Taichung
Overall, it’s a super safe place (just like other cities in Taiwan). For example, you can leave your phone on the table while you go order food, or even forget your keys on your motorcycle without them being stolen 🤣 But compared to other cities in Taiwan, it’s still a little less safe because there are more homeless people around the railway station, and there are also more gang members than in other places.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Ju
Taipei
Taipei is very safe actually, even if i go out alone at night I'm still not worried. There are lights everywhere,so no need to worry about walking on dark alleys. But I would still be careful at night, there are some homeless people, but they are quite harmless just minding there own business.
Posted: May 12, 2025
劉蒨蓉
Taipei
Depends on the area, mostly safe, but need to be aware of the Ximen-Wanhua area. As long as you’re near the public transport, MRT or buses are usually active till 12:00-1:00 am. If you feel unsafe, make sure to reach out to the nearest convenience store, such as 7-11 or Family Mart. They are open 24 hours.
Posted: May 12, 2025
Yu
Taipei
Very safe in most of the districts, people are nice and willing to help! There are some night clubs and bars, even coffee shops, Uber is safe to ride! Sometimes there are indeed strange people out there, but rarely encountered
Posted: May 11, 2025Is Taiwan worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 38 experiences from female travelers
Ida
Germany
Taipei, Group travel
I travelled to Taiwan, Taipeh with my friends and had the best time ever! The food was the best I had in a long time and for the price it was too good to be true. I felt so safe in Taipeh and never had any issues with feeling uncomfortable. But also around Taipeh I was so impressed by the nature. I highly recommend going there!!
Posted: April 13, 2025Meet locals in Taiwan
Yu
About Me
Hiiiii💕 My name is Yu Tsen Chien, but you can call me Ariel. I’m an 18 years old design student from Taiwan🇹🇼 and will turn 19 this June. (if you don’t know where is Taiwan, it is where bubble milk tea come from🧋) Sooooo, I’m going to Istanbul as a global volunteer, and after that, I’m planning to explore Italy and France for around two weeks!🥰 It’s a big adventure for me—I’ll be traveling solo and self-funded, with a budget of just €1500. That’s why I’m hoping to find a host who could offer me a couch or a safe place to sleep🫶🏻‼️ I’m super friendly, love meeting people from different cultures, and would be happy to share about Taiwanese food, language, or anything you’re curious about. I’d also love to hang out or cook together if we get the chance! Also—if you are a local or are planning to travel around Southern Europe during that time, I’d love to find a travel buddy too! Whether it’s just for a day trip or a few stops together, I’d be so happy to connect and explore with someone new😊 feel free to connect on my IG or Whatsapp: @ariellejian/ +886975015529
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Yu
About Me
Hello! I’m Yu Zhen Wu from Taiwan🇹🇼 , currently studying German and international affairs at University in Taipei🫶 Wu is my last name, my first name is Yu-Zhen, you can also call me Sophie! Traveling with negative film camera 📷 I am introverted I love potatoes, yogurt🥔 Loves talking about politics… I have ten cats at home 🐈⬛ 🐈 As u can see, I’m a football fan of BVB:) I have been to Germany once, and planning another trip to Germany again this year:)
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