Is United States safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is United States for female travelers?
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based on 425 experiences from female travelers
Ginny
United States
Seattle, Solo travel
I stayed downtown and stuck to public transportation, which always felt very safe. I know there's a stereotype that people in Seattle aren't super friendly, but the overall vibe was on par with what I've experienced in other big US cities.
Posted: November 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
Lucia
Germany
Los Angeles, Solo travel
I had a great time in La, i love the variety and atmosphere! Got to be safe and careful as women tho. If you find your people (and there is a group for everyone) I assure you will have an amazing time!
Posted: October 19, 2025
Vi
United States
Raleigh, Couple travel
I went to Raleigh last year with my partner. It was super fun! Some of the attractions in NC are very fun. I enjoyed being there. I felt safe for the most part but after dark it was a little sketchy.
Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: October, 2024How safe is United States for women?
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Berkeley
Berkeley is relatively safe because it is mostly a college town; closer to downtown and southside there are more unhoused and mentally ill people, but if you are aware of your surroundings you will be fine. There are almost always lots of people out on the streets where there is safety in numbers.
Posted: November 29, 2025
Lynn
97209
Honestly super safe. Don't believe the BS you hear on Fox News about Portland. I mean, it's downtown in a pretty big city, so you do need to have some common sense and keep your wits about you. There are some unhoused folks around (though they mostly gather around old Chinatown), and some of them are mentally ill... but generally if you're reasonably careful you won't have a problem.
Posted: November 29, 2025
Lark
Lansing
Lansing is rather safe for having such a large population - every town has crimes from time to time, and being the capital city, I’d say we do a pretty good job at keeping crimes to a minimum. Our police force is amazing.
Posted: November 27, 2025Safety in United States
