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 1165 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?
Theresa
Albuquerque
Albuquerque gets a bad rap, there are places that are very dangerous, but there are also so many incredibly safe places. Basically just don’t go below I40 unless you’re in Nob Hill or old town area and you’re fine
Posted: April 2, 2025
Serra
Maine
Where I live in Maine is very safe. I live in the small coastal town of Saco. It is popular with tourists during the summer however crime rates are extremely low. And is safe for a solo travelers. There Is a big international school on the maine street so the town has a young population who are out and about with no safety concerns/issues.
Posted: April 1, 2025Minneapolis
Minneapolis is a fairy safe spot if you’re with groups! I’ve never walked around alone nor do I recommend it! I mostly stay away from the cities after dark, with all the bars and clubs around, the streets can get pretty crowded.
Posted: March 31, 2025
Nina
Chicago
Chicago is as safe as any other big city. Depending on the neighborhood you may find yourself in, generally it is safe. Like any large american city, you must stay vigilant, be aware of your surroundings, and don't flash valuables around, especially on the cta.
Posted: March 30, 2025Charleston
I mean it’s fine as long as you don’t visit downtown by yourself at night overall though nice little spots to see. I think it’s safe in my opinion I haven’t had any issues. Just be aware and careful of certain people
Posted: March 30, 2025
Nicolette
Pittsburgh
Fairly safe in most areas at night, very safe through the days! I walk miles around Pittsburgh every day alone and never have issues, I’d recommend it for a solo trip, just exercise normal levels of caution.
Posted: March 28, 2025Orange County
Very calm and nice people. Everyone likes to greet you good morning, thats normal there. I like how we can easily walk and no one will bother you. The neighborhood area in South Orange County is safe.
Posted: March 28, 2025
Chelsea
Bozeman
Bozeman is very safe. I have lived there most of my life and had very little issues. I have only had one thing stolen out of my car in the last 10 years. I used to leave my car open all the time. I now lock the door but never had an issue again. It's always good to be cautious.
Posted: March 27, 2025
Savannah
Charlottesville
Charlottesville is safe during the day, some areas at night become a bit more sketchy. There’s been incidents of attempted kidnappings and murders mostly of University of Virginia students. When at night, stay aware of your surroundings. Better to call for an Uber if you feel unsafe in any way, but for the most part you’re safe if you’re not alone.
Posted: March 27, 2025Flagstaff
Flagstaff is the type of place where if you're nice everyone is nice. There is always alot of tourist during all seasons so there is always bisy traffic and strangers from different places coming in and out. It's nice to be here because the tourist come and go bringing something new into each day. The town is also a college town so alotnof DT flag is always popping with things to do. After dark on weekends there is usually always geoups of people out until around 3 and during the week days it gets quiet but it still feels safe. I will mention there are alot of homeless people downtown. They are harmless for the most part, i usually just ignore then and they are fine usually too alcohol intoxicated to move far or fast. Overall, Flagstaff is a place i feel safe in.
Posted: March 27, 2025Is United States worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 363 experiences from female travelers
Melissa
Canada
Oahu, Solo travel
I had an epic experience with One Ocean Diving in Oahu, Hawaii. Ocean Ramsey & Juan Shark are the perfect people to conquer this potential fear with or live out a dream. Sharks used to be a fear of mine and as a professional Stunt woman, it's my nature to push my limits like this. One Ocean Diving are educational and offer a cage free dive with safety divers. I paid the extra fee and had a photographer join us. (They offer this) So you can enjoy your experience and not worry about selfies. Lol 🩵🌊🤙
Posted: March 15, 2025Chicago, Solo travel
I loved staying in Chicago and although all the talk you hear about how dangerous it is compared to other cities I felt super safe. I loved the architecture boat tour and all the different things Chicago had to offer. Also loved that Chicago is super walkable!
Posted: March 10, 2025Meet locals in United States
Christina
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Hello! I am solo traveling out of the country for the first time and am very excited! If anyone is going to be there at the same time as me and would like to meet up, message me!
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Alejandra
About Me
Designer who loves to traveling the world. Living in Los Angeles originally from Colombia. Next trip is eastern Europe. Reach out if you want to join, looking for a traveling companion.
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