Is Montevideo Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Montevideo

Safety rating

Moderate
3.2 /5

Women living in Montevideo consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Montevideo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.4/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Is Montevideo safe for women?

Camila

Camila

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 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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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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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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Is Montevideo worth visiting?

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, 2023
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Melanie

Melanie

About Me

I am a web developer from Uruguay who is traveling and working remotely around Europe, I am currently in Berlin ✨😊

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Safety in Uruguay

Frequently asked questions

Is Montevideo safe?

Women living in Montevideo consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 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 1.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 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 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 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 very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 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 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Montevideo?

Women living in Montevideo consider the risk of burglary to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 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 2.8 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 1.2 out of 5