Is Montevideo Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.5 /5

Women living in Montevideo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in Montevideo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.1/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Montevideo?

Quite safe in populated areas and during the day; in more outlying neighborhoods and at night it becomes a bit less safe, although pickpockets are present all day and everywhere. At night or in more remote or dangerous places, you could experience a more violent robbery. Regarding sexual violence, it is not one of the main crimes committed, but that doesn't mean it can't happen, especially at night.

Posted: July 19, 2025
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I don’t recommend being aline at night. During the day its fine and people are very nice. Ask locals for directions and if you are unsure go inside a store or anything you can find. If you are a solo female traveler try to stay in a group or avoid being alone at night.

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Laurita

Laurita

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, 2025
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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
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Serrana

Serrana

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
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Is Montevideo worth visiting?

Clémence

Clémence

Spain

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
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Safety in Uruguay

Frequently asked questions

Is Montevideo safe?

Women living in Montevideo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Montevideo safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Montevideo consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5