Is Uruguay Safe for Women? Crime in Uruguay
Safety index
The safety level in Uruguay is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 3.1 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Uruguay is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 5 reviews
Safety index: | 3.1/5 | Moderate | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.8/5 | Unsafe | |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate | |
Crime index: | 1.9/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Uruguay for women?
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.
Posted: June 8, 2024Montevideo
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, 2024Durazno
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, 2024Is Uruguay safe to travel?
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, 2023Montevideo, Solo travel
I went alone for a weekend to Montevideo from Buenos Aires and it was wonderful. It's a very peaceful city. I visited a Sunday market, walked along the riverbank and drank mate. It was charming. And very easy, thanks to the use of the Buquebus ferry. I didn't feel unsafe at all.
Posted: May 1, 2023Is Uruguay worth visiting?
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, 2024Uruguay, Family travel
I was in Uruguay in June and I spent five days in Montevideo with my parents. We took a one-day trip to the city of Colonia, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montevideo reminded me of Madrid, both the landmarks and the people - conservative, nice and helpful. I took a really nice tango lesson, ate some amazing paella and walked along Las Ramblas. Uruguay is one of the more expensive countries in Latin America, especially when it comes to clothing and meals. However, our Airbnb was inexpensive, as were the taxis.
Posted: May 1, 2023Meet locals in Uruguay
Camila
About Me
Hi! My name is Cami and I'm from Uruguay 🇺🇾. I'm moving to Skye in a few months and I'm hoping to meet new friends here 💗 I like doing circus arts, makeup and any kind of animals ☺️🌊🍃
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Marianne
About Me
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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