Is Sfax Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Sfax consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Sfax consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

29.4%

On average 29.4% percentage of women in Tunisia 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

1.9/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit 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:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Sfax?

Sirine

Sirine

It depends on where you are, but overall the city center is often safe. Ig make sure to stay in places where there’s people 😭 But if you’re ever somewhere very crowded you should be more cautious, just hide your money, camera if you carry one…

Posted: August 17, 2025
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Myriam

Myriam

It depends on the moments. Sometimes taxis make me anxious. Even in my apartment I sometimes feel anxious. I don't know yet if it's because I'm not used to the place or if sometimes it's just not safe. Especially in my neighborhood. Sometimes people tell me it's okay. Sometimes not.

Posted: August 13, 2025
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Sfax is safe for women to a certain degree Beware of robbery while walking downtown Avoid walking alone at night, go out in groups instead Avoid public transport (Bus) Avoid walking downtown during rainy days I recommend visiting during spring, summer It's generally warm and sunny

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Safety in Tunisia

Frequently asked questions

Is Sfax safe?

Women living in Sfax consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is Sfax safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Sfax consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Sfax?

Women living in Sfax consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Sfax?

Women living in Sfax consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Sfax?

Women living in Sfax consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Sfax 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 Sfax?

Women living in Sfax 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 Sfax?

Women living in Sfax consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Sfax?

Women living in Sfax consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Sfax?

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