Crime in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Crime rates in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Level of crime	85.78	Very High
Crime increasing in the past 3 years	82.15	Very High
Worries home broken and things stolen	78.01	High
Worries being mugged or robbed	82.36	Very High
Worries car stolen	83.45	Very High
Worries things from car stolen	84.40	Very High
Worries attacked	75.47	High
Worries being insulted	76.49	High
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion	71.32	High
Problem people using or dealing drugs	77.94	High
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	86.69	Very High
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	84.40	Very High
Problem corruption and bribery	89.71	Very High

Safety in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Safety walking alone during daylight		27.58	Low
Safety walking alone during night		14.40	Very Low

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Last update: May 2020

These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 years.

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#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