Is Lusaka Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Lusaka consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

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

Violence rating

47%

On average 47% percentage of women in Zambia 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

Safety rating:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Lusaka?

Treasure

Treasure

Lusaka is a fairly safe city. The low cost areas are less safe than the high cost areas. I would recommend living in a high cost area. The crime rates are low overall. Like every other place, crime exists therefore it's good to exercise caution.

Posted: August 16, 2025
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Ngawa

Ngawa

It's hard to explain, but I generally feel both safe and unsafe in Lusaka. To some degree it's a matter of knowing where I'm going,obviously some areas are more safe than others. But I'm also aware that as a woman, I'm never ever truly safe anywhere. In my opinion the most common type of harassment is catcalling. Men will always try to walk you to your destination, get your number, comment on your body outfit name it. And the "I want to be your friend"🤮uncles(older men)who drive suspiciously close to you. Please always be aware of your surroundings,don't walk with headphones in both ears blasting loud music. I think this has always helped me stay clear of terrible situations. Oh and if you go clubbing,take care of your drink and be weary of men who want to excessively buy you alcohol, they call it "marinating"💔.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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