Is Vietnam Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Vietnam

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in Vietnam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Vietnam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

56.9%

On average 56.9% percentage of women in Vietnam 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 31 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Vietnam?

Natalie

Natalie

Ho Chi Minh City

I’ve lived in HCMC my whole life and honestly it feels like one of the safest places in the world. The traffic in Vietnam is notoriously chaotic but can got used to after a few times of careful navigation. The harassment scene is not terrible, men/ older natives would stare, sometimes with an inappropriate/ judgmental look (especially if we show skin or if you’re a foreigner, not our faults!) but they don’t actively act on it. Catcalling is rare for me also. I was never mugged/ robbed in daylight, even in super crowded places or on public transports, still, always lock the doors at your accommodation and keep valuables close to be safe. Generally, people are kind, friendly, and easy to ask for directions or any other kind of questions as they often try their best to help even if they can’t fluently speak English. Being a young woman myself, I have utter faith in young people here and very comfortable around them, even strangers.

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Kieu

Kieu

Ho Chi Minh City

I’ve been living in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 2 years and haven’t experienced anything negative when it comes to walking around on the streets, physical abuse, or robbery. Still, as women we should all be cautious of the situation, then it will be alright!

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Đà Lạt

Been here for a while, never have to worry about losing a thing while I'm going elsewhere for a moment People are kind, though they might not understand english perfectly but they tried their best to help if need, love it!

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Nayra

Nayra

Ha Giang

I've felt extremely safe here. All the locals were super friendly. Bags and helmets were left in the bikes, and nobody stole anything. Everyone was really helpful or left you alone. Communication is tough. There are not many people who speak English. Although the kids know some.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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Ha Giang

I can sleep with the balcony open without worrying someone might break in. I thought that's already risky but somehow one of my friend can even open her main door entrance throughout the night. The people here are very friendly as well, you can leave a bike unattended on the road and hardly anyone would steal it from my experience. Just look out when some people try to overcharge you because you're tourist

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Hanoi

I used to go very late at night, but nothing had happened. Despite sometimes there was news about catcalling at night, but I have never experienced that. But for safety reason, I prefer to dress more covered and not show too much skin

Posted: April 29, 2025
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Safety in Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

Is Vietnam safe?

Women living in Vietnam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Vietnam safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vietnam consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vietnam?

Women living in Vietnam consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vietnam?

Women living in Vietnam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vietnam?

Women living in Vietnam consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

Women living in Vietnam consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Vietnam?

Women living in Vietnam consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Vietnam consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Vietnam consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5