Is Los Angeles safe for solo female travelers?
Los Angeles scores 5.2/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates USA at 84/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Los Angeles safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Los Angeles overall?
Los Angeles scores 5.2/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Women's safety in Los Angeles
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates USA at 84/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Los Angeles, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Los Angeles
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Los Angeles.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Los Angeles, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles safe for solo female travelers?
Los Angeles scores 5.2/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Los Angeles safe for women at night?
USA scores 84/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Los Angeles and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.