Is Uruguay Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Uruguay
Safety rating
Women living in Uruguay consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Uruguay consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 3% percentage of women in Uruguay 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 12 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Uruguay?
Laurita
Montevideo
Like every massivly populated city you have safer places and not that secure places. The old city and the metropolitan área are pretty safe. Uruguayans are very nice and helpfull when in need. To avoid problems, don't act like a tourist, watch around you and be awere, don't leave your belongins where you can not see it, and be carefull at all times. I mean is common sense but even that sometimes is not that common.
Posted: February 18, 2025Montevideo
Montevideo is very safe during the day, at night I would not recommend it in any neighborhood. If you go at night, just pay an uber to go back and always travel at least in two so somebody knows where you are. :)
Posted: February 10, 2025
Serrana
Montevideo
Montevideo is a quiet city. Due to poverty, it is quite normal that you might get robbed in the outskirts of the capital. But beyond that, it is a small and peaceful city unlike the large capitals that surround it.
Posted: January 20, 2025
Maria
Montevideo
Generally it’s safe here and usually I don’t feel worried about safety. But sometimes I see news about crime and hear stories about people being robbed. I think you need to research about city districts if you come here because some of them are safe and some are not. And it’s better stay away from district called centro especially at nights and weekends.
Posted: January 4, 2025
Carolina
Montevideo
Montevideo is safe for u to walk alone during most of the day, at night I would avoid certain areas like Ciudad Vieja or streets with no lights or houses. Stay alert and take care of yourself but overall it's a safe city to visit, there's no pickpocketing or street robbery, u can take pictures with your phone and it won't be stolen. Buses are very safe for u, also taxis or Uber. People will be very nice if u need some guidance trying to get somewhere, so nice they're capable of walking u there so u don't get lost!
Posted: January 3, 2025
Lucía
Montevideo
It would depend on the neighborhood you’re visiting and how you’re looking, let’s say you’re wearing some fine sunnies and you have all your tech equipment visible all the time and you’re carrying your camera around, well you may caught some attention and you’re going to want to get more aware of all your stuff, there’s that..
Posted: January 3, 2025
Carmela
Montevideo
It is quite a safe place, especially if you are accompanied. Although there is crime, the main issue is home burglaries and such. Violent assaults or kidnappings of women are not common. I have been living in the capital (Montevideo) for 4 years, and I have only been robbed once. I have never experienced any kind of abuse on the street more than the "normal": people shout things at me on the street or touch me on public transportation.
Posted: December 25, 2024
Camila
Montevideo
The most common thing in Montevideo are the robberies, and people can hurt you if you refuse to give your things. But you'll be safe if you avoid certain neighbourhoods. Sexual harassment such as truck drivers catcalling are a common thing, although I noticed them way more when I was younger and wearing my school uniform 🤮 You can safely use public transport, but try to go to more bussy bus stops if it's nighttime (again, because of the robberies). Overall, I think Montevideo is pretty safe and other towns in Uruguay are even more.
Posted: August 19, 2024Montevideo
Montevideo is safe in general terms. But each neighborhood is different and some are much more dangerous than others. Just be careful and don’t walk alone during the night ! And be careful with your things; phone get stolen all the time:
Posted: July 23, 2024Montevideo
Not the safest after dark, but during the day it’s fairly safe (depending on the e neighbourhood of course). Public transport is safe, so no problem with that, but watch out at places like bus stops at night.
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Travel rating
based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Clémence
Spain
Montevideo, Solo travel
Montevideo is a cute city, which city center really kept the vibes of the Spanish colonial architecture era. If you go there, try to check on a "Murga" or a "Candombe" show, both are really worth it! I felt extremely safe there
Posted: February 26, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
Gabrielle
Brazil
Cabo Polonio, Solo travel
Cabo Polonio is a beautiful place, very pleasant. Beautiful and with very kind people. We had a great experience. We went with 3 people and rented a small house without electricity. We cooked in the house and had a great time. I recommend this trip!
Posted: June 27, 2024Meet locals in Uruguay
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Hi! I’m Marianne, and I’m interested in art, photography, sightseeing and trekking. I work as a web UX/UI designer, I enjoy working in local cafes and taking pictures to all the places I visit. I also love running and in every new city I visit I try to go at least for a run so if you enjoy running please join me!
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