Is Uruguay Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Uruguay

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Uruguay consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Uruguay consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

3%

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 5 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.4/5Moderate

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Is Uruguay safe for women?

Camila

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, 2024
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Montevideo

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, 2024
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Montevideo

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.

Posted: June 8, 2024
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Montevideo

I believe I am safe. Although there are robberies and crimes in many places across Latin America, these areas are far from other unsafe places in the world.

Posted: March 23, 2024
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Durazno

Durazno is a small city in Uruguay, so everyone knows each other. However, over the last few years it has become more populated and in consequence a bit more dangerous. Personally, I wouldn’t say it is dangerous at all during the day but at night I don’t usually go out alone

Posted: March 13, 2024
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Is Uruguay worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Gabrielle

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, 2024
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Al

Al

Chile

Cabo Polonio, Solo travel

Cabo Polonio is a unique place in the world. It's a highly isolated beach that lacks electricity, making internet access difficult, and it presents a real opportunity to disconnect from the pace of modern life. It's a beautiful place with the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen. It's very safe and also a great destination for solo travel because all the people are very friendly, and it's easy to make friends. I highly recommend visiting Uruguay, especially Cabo Polonio.

Posted: December 27, 2023
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Safety in Uruguay

Frequently asked questions

Is Uruguay safe?

Women living in Uruguay consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Uruguay safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Uruguay consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Uruguay?

Women living in Uruguay consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Uruguay?

Women living in Uruguay consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Uruguay?

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Uruguay?

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Uruguay?

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Uruguay consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5