Is Singapore Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Singapore is renowned for its stringent laws and regulations which contribute to its position as one of the safest cities for solo female travelers. The crime rate is very low, and respect for individual rights and public order is generally a norm. The transportation system is also safe and reliable, even late into the night. As with any country, it's always important to exercise usual safety precautions, but overall, Singapore provides a secure environment for solo female travelers.

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How safe is Singapore?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Singapore is renowned as one of the safest cities in the world. The crime rates are extremely low and the city has a high police presence, combined with strict regulations and penalties. Even during the night, streets are very well-lit and populated. There's no issue with walking alone at night as it is generally considered very safe, although, like anywhere else, common precautions should still be exercised.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Singapore's public transportation is renowned for its safety and efficiency. The city-state's MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) network, buses and taxis are popular with locals and tourists alike. With strict law enforcement and transportation staff at the ready, safety practices are top priority. Moreover, CCTV cameras are present in all public transportation vehicles and stations, providing an extra measure of security. Additionally, they are always on time and extraordinarily clean, making your travel extremely comfortable. Therefore, it's safe even for solo female travelers throughout both the day and night.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Street harassment is considerably rare in Singapore due to their strict laws and strong enforcement against public nuisance and harassment. Singapore is known to be one of the safest cities worldwide. Public spaces are generally safe for women at any time of the day or night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Very low

Singapore is known for its strict laws and regulations, which significantly reduce the risk of petty crimes. While occasional incidents may occur, they are relatively rare. Always be sure to exercise the usual vigilance and caution, but rest assured that Singapore is generally considered a very safe destination for solo female travelers

Is Singapore worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 29 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.1/5

Singapore, Family travel

I felt pretty safe Went on a little cruise in the evening. Went to Sentosa Island (Universal Studios) Travelled everywhere by the metro, was pretty easy to navigate once got the hang of it. Went to Gardens by the Bay, was like it was out of Avatar..

Posted: May 31, 2025
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Singapore, Group travel

Singapore was the most safest country I’ve ever been. It was very beautiful very well designed. If you eat in food centers, the food is very affordable much cheaper than Europe . Of course there are luxurious restaurants to.

Posted: May 11, 2025
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Sasha

Sasha

South Africa

Changi Bay, Solo travel

Singapore is very safe and very clean aswell, quite expensive for hotels but they also have affordable hostels you just have to check the ones with closed up doms for a bit of privacy. But most of them are in the central so it's easy to walk around and explore

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Woodlands, Group travel

Good public transport. Food is also good. Everything is fast paced. The people are not very friendly though. Not much to do in Woodlands, but every other city can be reached via MRT, and the MRT ride is cheap.

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Singapore, Solo travel

Singapore is bit expensive, but its developed and good country to explore. Its totally safe. Food was amazing also can find halal food there. But weather is not there, always have high levels of humidity.

Posted: January 21, 2025
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Shamini

Shamini

Sri Lanka

Singapore, Family travel

I travelled with family to Singapore at a time that is expected to be super busy and potentially stressful for travelling - new year's eve - and I would still rate it as excellent. Even though I didn't travel solo, I think it is a great location for solo-travellers, especially beginners. This is probably because of how organised the city and it's facilities are. For example, the MRT (or public transport system) is extremely efficient and reliable. It's easy to navigate with guidance available in Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil. I also felt extremely safe - I travelled with family, however I am sure I would feel safe if I were to travel by myself. I would definitely recommend visiting China town and Little India. I think Bugis Street can be a little crowded, nonetheless I enjoyed it. The National Museum is also a good place to visit - especially if you're curious about the history of Singapore and it's diverse population. Taking the cable cars to Sentosa Island was a fun experience and would recommend especially since you get to go on multiple cable car lines for a day pass. We also visited Universal Studios at Sentosa Island, HOWEVER, I would definitely skip it if visiting during the holiday season (or just busy times of the year). Each ride has a wait time, and we had to wait between 25 and 120 minutes for most rides. As you can imagine, we couldn't go on many :( There is a an ABUNDANCE of food options and places for people with different dietary requirements. Food is central to any culture and I truly wish we had spent more time exploring the range of cuisines available in Singapore. If visiting Sentosa Island, I would recommend Malaysian Food Street near Universal Studios. We stayed at Arcadia Hotel on Hamilton Road - great location and budget-friendly. The hotel staff were very welcoming and our rooms were made up every day. Little India is about a 15 minute walk away and there were plenty of food options close by. There were also two MRT stations close to the hotel (2-3 minute walk) which meant it was easy for us to travel by train throughout our stay. I think it helps to locate the stations close to the hotel as soon as you arrive as it will make travel to and from the hotel stress-free. Bus service is also reliable across the island. We also purchased NETS cards - a prepaid debit card used widely by locals in Singapore - that helped to control our spending. It can be used for travel by train and bus, and also when purchasing in all kinds of shops. MRT stations also have kiosks where you can top up the card by using cash or bank card. This is a great option to manage spending, especially if visiting for a longer period.

Posted: January 2, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Is Singapore safe for women?

Safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 92 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 92 local experiences

Singapore

very safe one of the safest countries ever. the laws are super strict and ppl are always scared of the government so no one breaks any rules. it’s sort of like a utopia in terms of safety really because this type of safety doesn’t exist anywhere else which can be a good and bad thing at the same time

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Riya

Riya

Singapore

One of the safest countries I’ve ever been to, touchwood. Walking outside at 2am feels perfectly normal. The last mrt runs at 12am and there’s nothing odd about being the last one on the train. Locals are friendly and usually mind their own business

Posted: June 1, 2025
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Safety in Singapore