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 moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for women?
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
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 8 experiences from female travelers
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, 2024Solo travel
I don't really feel safe maybe because of language barrier, most of the local here couldn't speak English so it's better to learn basic language and need to be extra careful because pickpocket always happened around city. Ho Chi Minh is a crowded place so it's better to rent motorcycle to go everywhere easily. For Muslim, its quiet difficult to get halal food unless at Malaysian street but Vietnamese coffee is exceptional one, you will get addicted for it because its very tasty😋
Posted: May 17, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Meet locals in Ho Chi Minh City
Mal
About Me
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
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Kim
About Me
Hello! I am Kim. I am a Vietnamese American now living in Saigon and am happy to host you there though I live 30-40 min from the main city center. (Note: I may not be able to show you around the city completely but I can give some tips as I’m still learning about the city itself. I’m also quite introverted especially when coming back from work so I may talk little.) I enjoy rock climbing and baking. Recently, I’ve taken up crocheting! Sometimes I will drink but no smoking. I love animals though I am allergic, and the landlord doesn’t allow pets. Anyways, I’d be happy to meet up even if you end up staying with someone else :)
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