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Crime in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Crime rates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Level of crime
56.71 Moderate
Crime increasing in the past 3 years
71.24 High
Worries home broken and things stolen
63.27 High
Worries being mugged or robbed
64.86 High
Worries car stolen
56.70 Moderate
Worries things from car stolen
60.91 High
Worries attacked
47.07 Moderate
Worries being insulted
44.87 Moderate
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion
27.95 Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs
55.36 Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
61.94 High
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
52.46 Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery
86.04 Very High

Safety in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Safety walking alone during daylight
63.82 High
Safety walking alone during night
37.39 Low

Contributors: 114

Last update: August 2018

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 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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15 Comments so far

#Anonymous on Dec 09, 2017 :
I just returned from Vietnam and the place seem quite safe - the people were really friendly, and I have a girlfriend. I am black. The information being shared below is totally inaccurate. What part of Vietnam are you talking about. I have been to Vietnam twice and had zero problems - holding girlfriends'd hand in public and everything. Acid attacks are common - give me a break. Where did you get your information from...
#Anonymous on Nov 20, 2017 :
Acid attacks are the most disturbing because you will never recover. Yep, it happens pretty much everyday in Vietnam.
#Anonymous on Nov 19, 2017 :
Acid attacks are very common in Việt Nam. Usually its a male throwing acid at his ex girlfriends face because she broke it up with him.
#Anonymous on Nov 19, 2017 :
Vietnamese are hard wired to hate foreigners, dont let the smiles fool you. One night this 16 year old schoolgirl selling roses at night told me to get out of her country just because i didnt want her flowers. I merely told her no in a nice tone but she became hostile.
#Cody on Nov 19, 2017 :
If you meet a girl in Pham Ngu lao and she invites you to sit in thẻ park at night..... DONT.
Guys will get robbed by her boyfriend waiting nearby.
#Cody on Nov 19, 2017 :
Dont walk around holding your girlfriends hand if you are a foreigner and she is vietnamese. This provokes viet males to anger. And dont kiss in public either.
#Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 :
Your phone and bag can get snatched, keep your bag close to you and do not make phone calls on the pavement close to a busy street. Scams in backpackers' areas are frequent. Stay in nice hotels, keep your valuables in the safe, use Vinasun or Mailinh taxis, Uber, Grab, and avoid walking alone at night. Besides the petty crime, it is a pretty safe place.
#Brad on Apr 17, 2016 :
Second time HCMC have hated it dsck of the smell, food and constant harassment to buy get on motorbike etc.
I am looking forward to getting bzck to Australia good food and left in piece.
Amen to that
#Romy on Apr 04, 2016 :
PHAM NGU LAO STREET is the place where prostitutes looking for foreign costumers. It means it is an Mafia Area and everyone should know how much sved it can be. It is even not saved to walk there at night time in a group.

I just found an news article about the criminal situation in Ho Chi Minh City and it doesnt sounds good. You can check in here: http://www.vietnam-visa-for-vietnam.com/ho-chi-minh-city-crime-rises-steadily.html
#Vincent Vega on Mar 06, 2016 :
Like everyone else, just keep your belongings hidden. Stay in a nice hotel ($30 a night), and leave extra money and valuables in the room safe or at the desk safe. All the hotels I've been to there are extremely helpful and safe. Very little violent crime especially against foreigners. Most violence is among drug deals or other business deals. Don't do drugs or business there and you'll be ok. I love going there.
#Arlene on Dec 09, 2015 :
I definitely can't say anything nice to this place among Asian countries I've been. Generally, it's unsafe. People are unpleasant, rude, unfriendly, scammers, etc. We've been fooled on the first night as soon as we arrived. Just be careful all the time and watch all your belongings. I'm not interested for next visit. Once is more than enough.
#An Vu on Aug 22, 2015 :
Petty crimes and robberies are a huge problem in Vietnam. Keep your things safe and secure. Other than that, it's a relatively safe City with many nice people. I love it there. Homicides are very rare. Streets are empty after 12, please do not walk outside at night, because of high risk of getting robbed. Travel in groups or before 10pm. There are many people outside on the streets from 6AM-10pm. Don't leave valuables in visible sight. You're much more likely to be killed in the U.S. than in Vietnam. So if you aren't carrying any valuables, you have little to be afraid of.
#rbc on Aug 03, 2015 :
not a security issue at all. BT market, sure, I would not go there. I have, but rather not a need - alone. PNL no problem, there are plenty of folks around.
Bag snatchers, the only issue. Sure beware. but you know, don't you? robberies - in private houses, of foreigners, of course, that is to expect - if you leave the entire day. So, have someone there who stays.
Besides, one of the most secure cities on earth. with lovely people.
#Joey on Feb 28, 2015 :
bag snatchers everywhere. Women beware. Also never get you phone out in busy public areas especially near roads where bike riders often sweep past and grab anything worth taking right out your hand. I lived there for 3 months and my partner was robbed once, I must have witnessed over 20 robberies in that time. It's also getting worse year on year as the rich poor divide grows and grows.
#vince tran on Jan 18, 2015 :
safe to be walk alone at night around PHAM NGU LAO STREET AND CHO BEN THANH AREA ?
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