Is Sacramento safe for solo female travelers?

Sacramento, the Capital city of California, overall is a quite safe city for solo female travelers. Like in any other city, some neighborhoods can be risky especially late at night, but many areas are populated with restaurants, bars, and shops that are generally safe. It's recommended to remain aware of your surroundings. There is also a reliable public transportation system that connects the city, which can be used safely. However, it's still advised to practice standard precautions.

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How safe is Sacramento for solo female travelers?

How safe is Sacramento for women?

Local safety index

3.2 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Local crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Exercise normal precautions. Stay where the people are. Do not get too inebriated by alcohol or drugs if you are alone at night. I'd say avoid being alone at night in areas where there are few people around, but that's my rule for any new place that you're not familiar with.

Posted: January 16, 2026
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Florence

Florence

It honestly depends on where in Sacramento you’ll be. West/central Sacramento is pretty dangerous overall, and you’ll typically see weird stuff on the light rails (buses are def better than light rails if you can manage that). North east part is a lot better, but you definitely still get a bit of crime and break ins. I like to have the citizen app so that I know what’s going on in the area. I would recommend not being in downtown at night, or if you are stay to the main roads. And 99% of the time if there’s someone trying to talk to you or anything they’ll stop if you just don’t look at...

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Courtney

Courtney

I dont believe you’ll be likely to run into any problems, likely some catcalling, unfortunately sometimes men get handsy. I believe for the most part as long as you are aware of you’re surroundings and careful you are pretty unlikely to run into any serious issues. Sacramento is fun and lively! especially downtown there lots of food bars and clubs and much amazing food! I recommend hanging out in midtown.

Posted: March 26, 2025
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Yesenia

Yesenia

Sacramento is fairly safe during the day but is a hotspot for sexual trafficking which makes it feel unsafe. Generally, in the downtown area, you’ll be safe but would want to be mindful of being alone at night.

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Sara

Sara

I think it is very safe overall! It depends on the exact part of town, of course downtown may have more homeless and sketchy people but I never feel unsafe out in public or that I will have my possessions tampered with.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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