Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ho Chi Minh City
Safety rating
Women living in Ho Chi Minh City consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Ho Chi Minh City consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Ho Chi Minh City?
Uyen
Ho Chi Minh City is a big city but still safe for foreign travelers as long as they are not too relying. Crimes can happen everywhere in the world not just in Ho Chi Minh City when people are not prepared and cautious.
Posted: January 9, 2025Ho 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
Van
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, 2024Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling place with friendly people, this is a place many tourists choose to visit. Even late at night, it is still quite busy because there are many entertainment activities, restaurants operating late at night and early in the morning.
Posted: April 10, 2024Ho Chi Minh is safe, just try to watch out your phones and belongings. Stay away from dark streets. If you’re in downtown, you’re gonna be fine. Crossing the roads is an extreme thing haha, raise your hands to tell everyone that “im crossing it now”
Posted: March 2, 2024Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 9 experiences from female travelers
Theresa
Germany
Solo travel
Ho Chi Minh City was my first solo trip. From the moment I left the plane I felt safe. The people are amazing and always willing to help you out. I stayed at the city backpackers hostel and met the best people there. The receptionist was amazing and really helpful whenever I needed help with planing something. In the city you can walk to most of the attractions. But be careful with walking because they drive like they have unlimited lifes. There are so many good places to eat but the best one was definitely Bánh Mì Xanh in district one. They had the best vegan báhn mì ( try the spicy tofu one). I went there everyday🫣. Next to the city hall there’s a market and there are so many great food spots and you can buy nice clothes there:) I had an amazing time in HCM. I will definitely go there again and always recommend it to other people.
Posted: January 15, 2025
Natalie
Vietnam
Solo travel
HCMC is a surprise. Not only safe for women but full of chaotic experiences. The food is mouthwatering good, the transport or Grab bike is cheap and easy and the Vietnamese are peaceful. Its a vibe!
Posted: August 8, 2024Meet locals in Ho Chi Minh City
Mal
About Me
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 17 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
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Bảo
About Me
Hi ladies! My name is Uyen. You can call me Ivy. I currently am a Business Analyst in a tech company. I am into fitness and EDM music (I love raves 🎶😎). I am a local who lives in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. Hopefully, I will have oportunities to meet wonderful women from around the world and to show you this amazing city!
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