Is Houston safe for solo female travelers?

Houston is a medium-safe city for solo female travelers. Like many large cities, it has its safe and unsafe neighborhoods. During the day, the downtown areas and tourist spots are generally safe and well patrolled. However, it's not advisable for women traveling alone to explore unknown suburban districts especially at night. Using common sense and staying aware of your surroundings can make your stay safer. Public transport is generally okay but it's recommended to use trusted ride service, especially for night travel.

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How safe is Houston for female travelers?

Group travel

Definitely a great place to travel with a group- huge variety for those who like to go out or want to explore sights, events, etc The food is amazing! Definitely check event bright or just ask around for events happening in the city

Posted: August 25, 2024
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How safe is Houston for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 23 local experiences

Local crime index

2.7 /5

Based on 23 local experiences

Tammera

Tammera

I’ve lived in Houston a long time. I wouldn’t feel safe walking at night in isolated areas but would feel safe walking in areas where there are a lot of people. But please, lock your car doors and don’t leave anything in sight in your car.

Posted: September 21, 2025
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Elda

Elda

Houston is fairly safe… don’t walk alone. You can party safely at night just as with any city take your own precautions. I go out most weekends and haven’t had anything crazy happen, I just don’t go to south side to party…

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Suburbs are safe, in the city you must keep your head on a swivel. Women should not be alone after dark. Violent crime and property crime are fairly high. Stay out of the “wards”. If you are going out at night bring mace and 2+ friends. Safety in numbers

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Rosie

Rosie

I would say Houston is relatively safe. You just want to know the safest areas in town. Some of the neighborhoods East tend to be more dangerous than the neighborhoods in the West. Public transportation is very minimal. Safe areas will include the galleria area. Montrose. The heights. Downtown. Midtown. Rice university area.

Posted: April 7, 2025
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Gretchin

Gretchin

Houston is like any other city as far as risk, but I haven’t had any problems personally myself in Houston and I’ve been here over 11 years. Most people here are hard working people. It’s safe enough to travel alone, because I travel alone to most places myself and I feel pretty safe.

Posted: January 29, 2025
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