Crime in Nairobi, Kenya
Crime rates in Nairobi, Kenya
| Level of crime | 68.67 | High | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 55.00 | Moderate | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 53.76 | Moderate | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 66.23 | High | |
| Worries car stolen | 49.59 | Moderate | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 60.68 | High | |
| Worries attacked | 54.48 | Moderate | |
| Worries being insulted | 45.81 | Moderate | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 28.43 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 54.49 | Moderate | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 63.65 | High | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 65.22 | High | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 88.82 | Very High |
Safety in Nairobi, Kenya
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 61.17 | High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 26.58 | Low |
Contributors: 215
Last update: 23 February 2026
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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Leave a comment:5 Comments so far
GM
on May 28, 2026:
Crimes are committed depending on time and place and political situation. For example, in Africa, promise of democracy is a lie & capitalism is a crime. Situate the crime honestly and think: it could be YOUR JOB AS THE EXPERT to find ways to prevent crimes. Contextualise your research and make it useful.
Anonymous
on May 22, 2026:
Went as a mzungu two years ago and I had no problems in the city. Even places like Kibera weren’t that bad to check out. Overall, I can say that Nairobi and East Africa in general are good places for beginner Africa travelers. At night it’s also not that sketch if you especially stay at the CBD. Definitely need to go again.
Elijah Lemah
on Oct 22, 2023:
Nairobi is not a safe place,but its worth it,there is a life there,and crime as well
Antony
on Jan 07, 2023:
Quite safe if you take the necessary precautions you would take in any other large city. Friendly people. I really enjoyed my time there.
Daisy
on Oct 02, 2021:
Well they don't call it Nairobbery for nothing.