Crime in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Crime rates in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Level of crime
85.28 Very High
Crime increasing in the past 3 years
80.72 Very High
Worries home broken and things stolen
76.35 High
Worries being mugged or robbed
81.49 Very High
Worries car stolen
80.75 Very High
Worries things from car stolen
80.55 Very High
Worries attacked
76.34 High
Worries being insulted
75.47 High
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
71.30 High
Problem people using or dealing drugs
78.70 High
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
84.11 Very High
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
82.98 Very High
Problem corruption and bribery
87.27 Very High

Safety in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Safety walking alone during daylight
28.74 Low
Safety walking alone during night
17.12 Very Low

Contributors: 115

Last update: March 2023

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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21 Comments so far
Noone on Mar 13, 2023:
wow, so dangerous, i am definately going there!(j.k. im definately Not going there)
SOMEONE xx on Feb 25, 2023:
I've never been to Port Moresby, I am not willing to on what I've heard in the news and on websites. So yeah sounds like fun going there, getting robbed, your dog getting eaten in your face, and getting cut by a machete!
Bush Kanaka on Jul 02, 2022:
High rate oh HIV infection.
Beautiful country just a shame that it has gone the way it has.
Corruption is the main reason that the nation is so dangerous.
Gang rape of women white, black or yellow is pretty common
John on Feb 14, 2022:
I was counting hundred dollar bills and nobody even batted an eye. Port Moresby is very safe and the police is well equipped.
Hugh Janis' Brother on Nov 28, 2021:
I did also witness a robbery of a tourist van that then crashed into a bus stop, full of smokers with my brother Hugh Janis.
Hugh Janis on Nov 28, 2021:
I may have witnessed a robbery of a tourist van that then crashed into a bus stop, full of smokers.
boobface on May 25, 2021:
So happy I went to Port Moresby, I had fun stealing things it was amazing. hope to visit next time!!
Sloof on Feb 05, 2020:
ADDITION: The people are super kind and hospitable. I have had several times that I was looking for a place and was asking for directions. Instead, of showing me directions the people actually accompanied me to the place.
Sloof on Feb 05, 2020:
EDIT: I have lived in Port Moresby now for a year. As a man I feel comfortable walking around on my own during day. I wouldn't recommend walking around alone for a white woman. In a group is fine. In general, don't walk around at night.
I got my phone stolen once, but that was because of own stupidity. Was checking my email at the back of our pick-up and at a traffic light someone grabbed my phone... Many opportunists. So be wise. But I feel safe. People won't be intending to harm you, some people are just after your belongings (which are replaceable).
Sloof on Feb 05, 2020:
I have lived in Port Moresby now for a year. As a man I feel comfortable walking around during day. I wouldn't recommend that for a white woman. In general, don't walk around at night.
I got my phone stolen once, but that was because of own stupidity. Was checking my email at the back of our pick-up and at a traffic light someone grabbed my phone... Many opportunists. So be wise. But I feel safe. People won't be intending to harm you, they are just after your belongings (which are replaceable).

And by the way, the dog meat is delicious.
Faze greg paul on Dec 10, 2019:
when I went there they ate my dog in front of me
Anonymous on Dec 10, 2019:
I went to port moresby and brought my dog with me. I went to take a nap and when i wake up my dog gone. i loom in the mirror and i see dog meat in my mouth.
Anonymous on Nov 20, 2019:
I went to port Moresby for a holiday and it was great, all these kind locals selling beautiful handmade knifes. I love the dark red paint on the blades, it was quit artistic.
Zachary Wade on Nov 20, 2019:
Favorite place to go by far it's so happy and fun I love to steal anything I want there and no one cares at all. God bless port Moresby
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2019:
in Port Moresby, i see gangs everywhere and they robbed me and tried to chop me up with a machete. they also took my dog and ate it.
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2019:
Can i have a table for 20 people and give my son a big mac and a happy meal
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2019:
Hello if anyone can see this i am from japan. I went to port moresby and nearly died. so now i am in north korea and i am going to send a nuke there. joking i wont hiurt port moresby.
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2019:
cool, i want o go there too, to eat dog
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2019:
I went to port moresby so i could go hijack a car and eat doog there
Anonymous on Sep 23, 2019:
I wouldn't live there. there is way too much crime and low safety. I was thinking of going, but now I am not sure.
Tiana Walda on May 27, 2019:
I have never been there and I don't know if I want to after what I've researched