Is Vietnam Safe for Women? Crime Rates & Safety Reports
Safety rating
Women living in Vietnam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Vietnam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 13 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Vietnam?
Tris
Da Nang
I’m living in Da Nang for many years and feel very safe here. - Nice atmosphere: weather is nice and not polluted - People are nice, you can ask for help anytime - Foods are good and diverse - Great place for digital nomads
Posted: October 7, 2024Hanoi
In general it is safe and I think it is a bit safer than many other places because local people are very attentive and always willing to help. But just like in any other locations it is better if we are precautious.
Posted: October 4, 2024Hanoi
Very safe for solo travellers. I lived in Hanoi for over 30 years now and I have never been robbed or feto unsafe. We can hang out until midnight and ride motobike home without worrying at all. Maybe you should be more careful because you’re tourists but definitely Hanoi is a great andsafe place to travel for both solo travellers or female group of friends
Posted: September 27, 2024
Catarina
Hoi An
Hoi An is generally very safe for (solo) female travellers. Locals are very welcoming and friendly and I've never experienced a situation where I felt I was in danger. I advise to take normal precautions such as paying more attention when alone at night time or going out to a bar by yourself.
Posted: August 24, 2024Hanoi
It's quite safe here. Nothing critical happened so far. I don’t need to be killed or kidnapped when I hang out whenever. A lot of good food here, and nice people. You’ll feel the weather and the vibe is so good here in Autumn
Posted: August 13, 2024
Thao
Vietnam
Overall, it's a safe country. You can walk alone at night and there is no worries about it. Especially if you live in Da Nang, the most livable city in Vietnam. HCMC is a bit messy and there are more robbers on the street so you have to watch out your stuff carefully. I'm currently in Nha Trang and things are pretty cheap here.
Posted: July 16, 2024Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh city generally is safe for solo travelers. People are so friendly and hospitable. I dont feel being in danger in public or even in the countryside. But maybe you will be looked a bit because you are foreigners but dont worry, people just curious
Posted: July 9, 2024
Luk
Hanoi
It’s better to have at least 1 male companion in your group rather than travel solo to this country. It’s not like you can’t, but if you decide to travel solo, better stick to big cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh. If you decide to travel somewhere else, better research carefully and look for a local guide if needed.
Posted: June 10, 2024Hanoi
I’ve lived here for two years and have experienced sexual harassment by both local men and foreign men, but mostly by foreign men. However, this mostly began when I first moved here. After being a “familiar face” though, I don’t experience this anymore. I’ve walked home late at night before with no issues. There have definitely been some reports of men, local and foreign, who have sexually harassed or assaulted women who are typically by themselves. It goes without saying, unfortunately, but do not go to areas that you are unfamiliar with at night by yourself. I do feel that Hanoi, in general, is quite safe. My fear is much higher in other countries for sure.
Posted: June 1, 2024
Van
Ho Chi Minh City
The only thing you need to care walking or going on the street in HCMC is paying more attention to your bags. The city is almost busy so less dangerous than other quite places. However we don’t encourage you to go to the empty area after midnight.
Posted: April 19, 2024Is Vietnam worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 39 experiences from female travelers
Maliy
Taiwan
Vietnam, Solo travel
I spent a month in Vietnam, and it’s surprising to see how much effort they put into taking the travel industry to the next level. At the same time, you might wonder how the locals manage to get by. The regions—north, central, and south Vietnam—each have very distinct characteristics. However, after the pandemic and with inflation, prices have increased by around 15-20%. The only time I felt unsafe was when I was seen as an easy target to get money from. But overall, Vietnam is still a wonderful place to visit.
Posted: October 8, 2024
Hina
Japan
Hanoi, Solo travel
I felt the mixture of Asian and European style in their architecture and food. Also, the Hanoi old quarter is full of beautiful trees which made me so happy and relaxed! Everything is cheap there so you don’t need to care too much about your budget while staying there!
Posted: September 21, 2024Meet locals in Vietnam
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