Is San Francisco safe for solo female travelers?
San Francisco scores 6.1/10 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 San Francisco safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is San Francisco overall?
San Francisco scores 6.1/10, 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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for San Francisco
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 San Francisco.
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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco safe for solo female travelers?
San Francisco scores 6.1/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is San Francisco 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 San Francisco and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.