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 2.3 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 976 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: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is United States?
Houston
There is different parts that are safe and unsafe. Overall Houston is moderately safe just be cautious at all time especially at night or if you are alone. Stay vigilant and on your toes watching your surroundings.
Posted: January 20, 2025Fresno
If you walk in popular streets, not a night of course, than you will be quite safe. In parks, on walking trails, shops, it is quite safe even at late evening town.But the more you go into downtown the more uncomfortable you might feel
Posted: January 20, 2025
Alexandra
Tulsa
Moderately safe. Some higher crime levels in certain areas, but typically pretty middle of the road. I live in midtown tulsa, which is a pretty safe area. The biggest concern is homelessness, however, 9/10 homeless people I have had first hand experience with have been totally pleasant and harmless.
Posted: January 20, 2025Milwaukee
Milwaukee, like any big city in the US, has areas that feel much safer than others. Do your research and trust your gut if places feel sketchy. Keeping that in mind, I generally feel safe here. The city is pretty easy to navigate and there are a lot of lovely areas to explore.
Posted: January 20, 2025Minneapolis
It depends on where you are. My neighborhood feels pretty safe. I walk alone at night sometimes and sleep with my window cracked open some nights. Other parts of the city are not safe. I’ve been catcalled a few times. I’ve never taken public transit as I have a car.
Posted: January 20, 2025
Zoe
New York
Depending on where you stay in NYC, the level of safety varies. in low income regions (like any other country or state) the crime rate is higher as well as sexual assault rates. however, after traveling europe (france, italy, spain) i can confidently say that as a woman walking alone, i feel much safer in nyc. in new york, there are more people doing illegal drugs in the streets but they tend to mind their business. in europe, men tend to have a lot of audacity and will approach you unprovoked and play the long game just because they want to take you home. they have no intention of being friends they want to have sex with you period. in new york i dont get stared at or approached by men. they know how to read the vibes whereas in europe they dont care and its all about what they want.
Posted: January 19, 2025Corvallis
Corvallis is generally safe close to the OSU campus, though there is a rising unhoused population contributing to events like assault and can be especially targeted towards individuals that are LGBT+. So while it is situational and generally safe, there have been recent events that keep me from saying it is safe.
Posted: January 19, 2025Alpharetta
Alpharetta is a very safe town. I have occasionally heard of theft from cars, (mostly from nextdoor), but overall it is a very safe place to live. We frequently leave our door unlocked when we go out for neighborhood walks
Posted: January 19, 2025
Mafe
Tacoma
Ive been living here for 3 months and it feels safe specially my neighborhood. The pubic transportation is clean and i dont see too many people walking around, everything feels safe but i am still carefil and pay attetion to eveything
Posted: January 19, 2025
Arfa
Chicago
The downtown and south areas are more at risk of robbery and shooting. Suburbs are comparatively safer. Depending on the time of the year, it can vary. I have so far not seen or experienced car robberies or break-ins yet.
Posted: January 19, 2025Is United States worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 346 experiences from female travelers
wilda
Sweden
Los Angeles, Family travel
I did not feel safe with all the homeless and I did saw someone get shot is the leg. But otherwise is was good. I like lake havasu more and that have nearly no crime. So if you can, go to lake havasu, Nevada instead
Posted: January 14, 2025Seattle, Couple travel
Walking and public transportation largely were very comfortable experiences. Late night walking for food/drinks with partner felt like the right call. Weeklong trip went without incident. Looking forward to the next visit.
Posted: January 11, 2025Meet locals in United States
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