Is United States safe for solo female travelers?

The United States generally offers a safe environment for solo female travelers. Smaller towns and rural areas are typically safe and you'll often find people help you if you're in trouble. Major cities are also generally safe, but just like in any large cities around the world, you should take usual precautions and avoid less crowded areas late at night. Public transportation and taxi systems are overall reliable and safe.

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How safe is United States for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 442 experiences from female travelers

Alaska, Solo travel

This place blew my head. The untouched landscape around which there was sophisticated lives! Total irony but was the most interesting part! This place has a piece of my heart. I would definitely go back there!

Posted: February 10, 2026Experienced: August, 2025
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Erica

Erica

United States

Moab, Group travel

Moab Utah is beautiful. going on this trip actually convinced me to want to live in Utah at some point in my life. it was a school camping trip, so it was very limited, but I really got a feel for how it is to live in Utah in general.

Posted: February 8, 2026Experienced: March, 2025
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New York, Family travel

Love it! Such a lively and beautiful city ✨ I look forward to going back and trying a lot more food places and visiting more attractions. The subway experience is never dull I love to see the different performers.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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How safe is United States for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 1638 local experiences

Local crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 1638 local experiences

Michelle

Michelle

Kieler

There have been no crimes since I’ve lived here-2 years. I would feel safe leaving my door or car unlocked overnight. Would feel comfortable speaking to anyone I come across in the town. Kieler is a lovely small town

Posted: February 12, 2026
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I consider Carrollton pretty safe. We do live near the DART (light rail) so we have more of an influx of all types of folks. Near our neighborhood there is some light drug activity and a break-in here or there. We have not had a break in but our neighbors had a package stolen from their porch. I feel comfortable walking in my neighborhood at night but would be smart, keep my eyes peeled and usually walk with my large dog.

Posted: February 11, 2026
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Rose

Rose

Newark

A lot of homeless population, cops patrol everywhere at night, which has helped. It’s pretty safe but a lot of drug activity. Not any murderers or shootings or such. There are a lot of outreach centers here to help so it attracts a lot of riff raff.

Posted: February 11, 2026
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Safety in United States

Hospitality Exchange in United States

Elliot

Elliot

Minneapolis

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey girlies! I’m thinking about getting a frontier go wild pass! Most of my trips would involve me staying in a city for a one night. Just looking for a couch to crash on in some of my ✨favourite✨ cities! A little about me, I’m very very girly In the way that I love pink and sparkles. I’m very much a girls girl! We can have a talkative girls night but if you need time alone, I’m happie to keep to myself quietly. I’m a very understanding person, and probably won’t judge you for anything unless you are maga or unkind.

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Brandi

Brandi

Ojai

Can host for:

5 days

About me

Hello, my name is Brandi and I’m an Ojai native. I’ve traveled all over the world for fun, but also through my work as a wedding photographer. I love meeting new people and building genuine connections, and I’m excited to be here and learn more about this community. I’m open, curious, and love travel, culture, and meaningful conversations. Some of my favorite things are my teenage daughter, Ella, my golden retriever, Alfie, yoga and the wild and natural world!

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