Is United States Safe for Women? Crime Rates & Safety Reports
Safety rating
Women living in United States consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 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 670 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | 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?
Denver
Denver is relatively safe. I’d say if you drive in Denver you’ll be fine. Staying out too late could be a problem, but really only on public transportation. I’ve always felt safe going out with friends, though.
Posted: October 16, 2024District of Columbia
It’s moderately safe, I wouldn’t recommend being out late in a sketchy area. Like every city, there are some bad parts. But DC is beautiful, especially a lot of touristy areas. I’d recommend the wharf, foggy bottom, DuPont Circle and Georgetown.
Posted: October 16, 2024Durango
I would describe Durango as being very safe. People are warm, friendly, and helpful. There are rare times where I might not walk alone very late at night (for example along the river trail) but generally speaking I feel good walking alone even late at night.
Posted: October 15, 2024Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is pretty much safe. However, post Covid things have changed and it’s better to be safe than sorry specially during the night. Popular and safer suburbs like Cranberry township and Wexford are good places to stay and generally safer during the night hours. However, you will have to rely on paid share rides or rent a car if you are living in the suburbs.
Posted: October 14, 2024
Rachel
South Kingstown
This town is home to the state’s largest university. It is very busy with tourists in the summer but has a main residential crowd of families and retirees. Crime is quite low. As long as you lock your doors, it’s unlikely your home or vehicle will be broken into. Very low rates of sexual and violent crimes.
Posted: October 13, 2024
Sabrina
Vermillion
vermillion is fairly safe! I have lived here for 7 years as a single woman and have never experienced anything negative. Fairly liberal and welcoming town, probably the only one in SD! The bar scene can be chaotic, but there are always pilice.present downtown on the weekends and plenty of bouncers!
Posted: October 12, 2024Houston
Houston is relatively safe as long as you’re not doing anything like going to the botanical gardens at 10 o’clock at night and walking through there by yourself and I would even consider it unsafe to walk with two more people just because it’s late at night and is the botanical gardens close to downtown
Posted: October 11, 2024Parker
Parker is extremely safe and easy to navigate. I never feel unsafe walking alone at night. People are generally friendly and helpful. You definitely feel like your neighbors have your back. I highly recommend this area for solo travelers.
Posted: October 11, 2024Tacoma
Yes common sense and it’s a very safe vibe! Friendly people overall. There are neighborhoods that may feel a bit unsafe after dark, but overall the city is peaceful. Come visit, it’s gritty and beautiful here.
Posted: October 9, 2024Scottsdale
Not a lot of homeless, very safe in my area near Scottsdale Fashion Square. It’s also nice and safe to walk alone even at night. I don’t feel worried walking alone. The area is very nice to walk around especially when it is not summer.
Posted: October 9, 2024Is United States worth visiting?
Aurora
United States
Juneau, Solo travel
Did a three day trip, and it was amazing! I did a solo hike part way up Mt. McGinnis to see Mendenhall Glacier! It's very easy to navigate the bus system, and local are friendly. The hostel is also right downtown!
Posted: October 13, 2024Experienced: October, 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom
Alaska, Solo travel
Female solo traveller visiting Alaska from the UK. Stayed in mainly hostels to save money on excursions as they are quite expensive. I felt safe and everyone was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Hired a car using TURO for the first few days of my trip, 1st time I’ve done this and couldn’t fault it and was much cheaper than normal car hire companies. Itinerary Anchorage Girdwood Whittier Seward Eagle River / Hatcher Pass Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Talkeetna Alaska Railroad from Talkeetna to Fairbanks. I highly recommend the Gold Star service. Excursions Blackstone Bay Jetski Tour (from Whittier) Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise 7.5hr Real Alaska Tour (Seaveys Ididaride) Northern Lights Tour (Fairbanks)
Posted: October 7, 2024Meet locals in United States
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