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travelwithbri★★★★★
NYC never dissapoints
New York is my happy place. As a Black woman I feel so seen here. Harlem brunch is everything, Brooklyn has the best vibes, and Central Park is magical in any season. The subway is gross but gets you …
Is New York safe for solo female travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 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.
7.7/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
84/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025
Is New York safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is New York overall?
New York scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Women's safety in New York
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 New York, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for New York
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 New York.
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 New York, 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
Traveler reviews of New York
Recent reviews of New York from the MapSur community.
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kwamenyc★★★★★
The city that never discriminates
New York est une bulle cosmopolite. En tant qu'homme noir gay, je me suis senti complètement chez moi. Harlem pour la culture noire, le Village pour la scène LGBT, Brooklyn pour le cool. Le métro est …
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Frequently asked questions
Is New York safe for solo female travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is New York 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 New York and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.