Is Tangerang Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Tangerang is generally safe for solo female travelers. Most locals are friendly, helpful, and willing to lend a hand. However, like any destination, it is always important to be cautious and aware of your surroundings. Petty theft and verbal harassment can occur, although they are not extremely prevalent. Public transportation is widely utilized and is considered safe. Know the local customs and norms to avoid any misinterpretations. Always respect the culture and dress modestly. Public areas are crowded and are usually safe compared to isolated regions. Finally, always keep an eye on your belongings and avoid walking at night in less crowded and unfamiliar regions.

Safety rating

3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3 /5

Based on 3 experiences from local women

Tangerang is currently ranked #15 safest place in Indonesia for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Tangerang?

Safety at night:Moderate

Tangerang is moderately safe at night. However, like any city, it has its share of concerns. Walking alone at night is generally safe in crowded or well-lit areas with lots of traffic. Still, it's recommended to always be aware of your surroundings, avoid isolated or poorly lit areas, and not to display flashy belongings. Using trustworthy taxi services or ride-hailing apps like Grab for night-time travel is a safer option.

Public transportation:Moderate

Public transportation in Tangerang is moderately safe. It ranges from the city's bus system, angkots (public minivans), to online ride-hailing services like Grab and Gojek. The drivers of these vehicles are generally accommodating and reliable. However, problems such as overcrowding, especially during rush hours and petty theft in crowded vehicles, are prevalent. Overall, while Tangerang's public transport system is generally safe to use, it is crucial to remain alert and secure personal belongings at all times.

Street harassment:Moderate

Tangerang, as a bustling and densely populated city, can present some challenges. It has reported cases of street harassment, although not at a severe level. As a solo female traveler, it is advisable to remain cautious, especially in bustling areas and at night, and to nurture a comfortable, respectful interaction with locals. It's important to note, however, that experiences can vary significantly among travelers.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Tangerang, like many other cities in Indonesia, experiences an average level of petty crime. While it's generally a friendly city, incidents such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and other minor crimes do occur occasionally, especially in crowded places. It's advisable to stay alert and safeguard your belongings.

Is Tangerang worth visiting?

Uzik

Indonesia

Solo travel

I feel safe in this city, traveling to quiet places at night is something I would miss, near my house there is a very famous and busy street food and my city also has an airport, for my expenses for a month it is quite economical if I don't go out a lot because I still live with my parents

Posted: April 10, 2025

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Is Tangerang safe for women?

Safety index

3 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Uzik

The city where I live is quite safe and crime rarely occurs and in several places in my area there are lots of CCTVs to see the surrounding conditions but you have to be careful too, even though I have experienced crime especially when I have entered a quiet area and it is late at night.

Posted: April 9, 2025

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Fanny

I rarely go outside, but I can say it's fairly safe, especially around Alam Sutera. Since it is a good highly-developed neighborhood. However, going outside over 2 AM should be quite considerably a "no", since it is fairly quiet. I considered going back after 1 AM sometimes and never experienced any uncomfortable-ness, even though I use gojek most of the time.

Posted: January 9, 2025

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