Is Williamsburg safe for solo female travelers?

Williamsburg is generally safe for solo female travelers. As with any travel destination, taking precautions is advised. Stay vigilant, especially during the night and in less crowded areas. Its low crime rate and friendly locals make it an excellent destination. However, remember that personal safety always depends on individual behavior and precautionary measures.

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How safe is Williamsburg for female travelers?

How safe is Williamsburg for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Local crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Emily

Emily

I moved here from the inner city of Indianapolis so this is drastically safe compared to the concrete jungle environment. It's quite expensive to live here and there's so many stipulations like keeping your car safe and just a lot of things that they're required for the roads to be safe and there's no potholes

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Williamsburg is very safe. It’s a college town and has a large elderly population. I have loved there for 5 years and have few instances of feeling unsafe. I would recommend being cautious at night time and aware of your surrounding just like anywhere else!

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Celia

Celia

Williamsburg is a college town that also caters to tourists and retirees. As long as you follow normal precautions it is very safe. I would avoid leaving valuables clearly visible in cars and if parking in the long-term lot at the train station try to park under the street lights to avoid rare but potential vandalism.

Posted: June 26, 2024
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Williamsburg is a lovely town. Lots of places to learn history from the museums to the plantations. The night life does end a little early most places but by the college has some good night life. The lakes nearby are also well kept.

Posted: May 16, 2024
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I feel very safe here. I’ve lived here for 3 years and haven’t had a single incident that made me unsafe! Public transportation is extremely safe and used by most, especially the L train. I do try to stay more alert at night just in case.

Posted: February 24, 2024
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