Crime in Quito, Ecuador

Quito is a safe city, you just have to be careful with your personal belongings, don't leave them just like nothing will happen, also like above commentaries, just be aware of your surroundings, people from Quito are kind you will get help and information about the city, where not to go, or sometimes some of them are very protective and they will recommend not to go some places at night, I was hosting (couchsurfing.org) a girl from Taiwan and she told me that her friend's dad told her not to go somewhere because is dangerous, but for me that place is normal :D you just have take care of yourself and don't take risks. If anyone is willing to come visit Quito and need suggestions I am open to help, just find me in your favorite social media web HAHA @cochu006

Quito is a very nice city. I think it is one of the safest cities in Latin American. Of course, it doesn't mean crime doesn't exist. If you visit it I recommend you to stay in the North area because the South is less safe. In the day I felt very safe walking around, and at night I also walked without troubles, but you should know before which places are safe at night and which ones not that much. Just feel relaxed and don't boast your items on streets or public transport :p *I Hope to come back to Quito soon*

It's clear that while expats living in Ecuador enjoy many features of the great lifestyle available there, crime is a serious drawback for those considering an extended stay or retirement in Ecuador. The government has much work to do, and since many more Ecuadoreans are seeking a safer and better life here in the states than are expats to this South American country, I would seriously reconsider relocating to Ecuador until crime and corruption are under greater control and resemble much safer alternatives here at home. Crime and corruption are always a problem, but when crime is prevalent in a foreign country that one is visiting, it truly is a deal-breaker, as the local police are very often unconcerned and even inept in language when a foreigner is targeted even in an area visited by many thousands of tourists from predominantly English-speaking countries. I have found this to be especially true in Spanish-dominant countries, where police departments have been known to go dark when they see foreign tourists who are victims of frightening muggings or vandalism coming up the walk! Shameful.