Is Vancouver Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Vancouver

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Vancouver consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Vancouver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Vancouver?

Tina

Tina

Vancouver is a good city, depending on where you go. As with most places, there are areas where you have to keep an eye out. Near the highways, homeless camps can be an area of concern, as well as near the I-5 corridor. However, in areas like Downtown Vancouver I feel relatively safe as long as I continue keeping an eye out. It is perfectly fine for a solo traveler as long as they're careful at very late hours of the night

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Cathy

Cathy

It is pretty safe for the most part. There are places that are not recommended to go during the night. However, if it is a stroll around the parks and neighborhoods during the daytime and early evenings, then I feel content about my surroundings.

Posted: July 19, 2024
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Chiara

Chiara

If you ever find yourself here, not much to do but a some decent day trips if you don’t mind a drive. Its close to portland and since they have a huge homeless problem, some of that has begun bleeding in from across the bridge. Public transport has some suspicious people but nothing bad has ever happened.

Posted: March 1, 2024
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Meet locals in Vancouver

Amara

Amara

About Me

looking to enjoy my 20s traveling the world! while also saving money lol i enjoy cooking, playing dress to impress, sewing, and hanging out with my friends on my days off :)

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Chiara

Chiara

About Me

Hi! I’m Chiara (pronounced kiara) and enjoy anything new; places, people, foods, etc. I travel as much as I can, and am quite outdoorsy when it comes to hobbies - I like hiking, snowboarding, and looking for cool rocks, but I can survive in a city :)

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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Vancouver safe?

Women living in Vancouver consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Vancouver safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vancouver consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Vancouver?

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Vancouver consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

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