Is United States Safe for Women? Crime Rate in United States
Safety rating
Women living in United States consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in United States consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States 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 1333 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is United States?
Ryan
San Diego
San Diego is generally really safe, unless you’re in Gaslamp district or downtown in general alone. I’d recommend not not being alone at night in downtown SD. I’ve gone other places alone at night and it was definitely a little weary at times but not bad at all.
Posted: June 26, 2025Ryan
Spokane
It really depends on where you go, I’d stay away from downtown alone at night as there are many drug users there, but most other places you should be fine honestly!! It’s not a very walkable city. We have a bus system but I’m not sure how good it is.
Posted: June 26, 2025San Antonio
I feel very safe. I would be weary of downtown as some spots do have a homeless population and some can be abrasive. There's plenty of people around it is just when parking is scarce. There is plenty of parking garages though. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Posted: June 25, 2025
Marisa
San Antonio
It’s a relatively safe place if you stay in the northern half of San Antonio. Only thing you really need to be concerned about is when you go out (drugs, men being weird, etc.) Overall it’s a fairly safe place
Posted: June 25, 2025Lincoln
Not much crime, it’s a smaller city so not much going on. If you use the bus, few men will bother you but doesnt go further from there. It’s like the most basic city ever Stick to safe areas ănd you’re solid
Posted: June 25, 2025
Samantha
Aurora
I live in a quiet neighborhood, but overall Aurora is a huge city directly next to Denver & there are good & bad parts of both. Stay vigilant on all public transportation & while walking. There is crime everywhere but I particularly haven't experienced it first hand in my area. I feel safe in both of my homes in both SouthEast Aurora & NorthEast Denver areas.
Posted: June 25, 2025Is United States worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 390 experiences from female travelers
Aurora, Group travel
Rented an Airbnb that was walking distance to a market hall that had everything called Stanley. This is a must! Very close to Denver. We did end up renting a car after a couple of days to explore the outdoors. I would definitely recommend!
Posted: June 25, 2025The Bronx, Family travel
I felt safe and overall it was entertaining. It was an old time ago and I was a child, but from what I remember, it was great. It is in New York so there's always something to do. Also, there are a lot of restaurants nearby. Might not be the safest area, but it was fun
Posted: June 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2015Safety in United States
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