Crime in Cebu, Philippines

Crime rates in Cebu, Philippines

Level of crime	54.00	Moderate
Crime increasing in the past 5 years	54.69	Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen	50.75	Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed	53.43	Moderate
Worries car stolen	38.89	Low
Worries things from car stolen	46.58	Moderate
Worries attacked	47.47	Moderate
Worries being insulted	41.50	Moderate
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion	30.96	Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs	64.07	High
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	57.99	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	51.70	Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery	70.72	High

Safety in Cebu, Philippines

Safety walking alone during daylight		66.53	High
Safety walking alone during night		43.41	Moderate

Contributors: 161

Last update: 26 September 2025

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.

If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.

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2 Comments so far

Gabe on Nov 04, 2020:

I visited Cebu a few times over the past 10 years as a tourist from the USA. I've never felt unsafe in the city. If you want to take pictures, just bring a simple point and shoot camera or use your phone. I wouldn't really recommend taking a DSLR camera with you as that can attract attention. Make sure you keep your wallet deep inside your pocket and preferably in the front pockets. Also, don't wear anything that'll scream "I'm a tourist". As with any city, just mind your own businesses, be aware of your surroundings, and you'll be fine.

Cebu is an awesome city. It has lots to offer and the people are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.

Ray on Oct 25, 2020:

You can get robbed or have your stuff stolen even in a hotel. There are lots of people who don't care about making the place safe. Just another government who don't give an f. And the floods are terrible in some areas.

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Index
Crime Index:	50.64
Safety Index:	49.36