Crime in Seoul, South Korea
Crime rates in Seoul, South Korea
| Level of crime | 23.55 | Low | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 49.18 | Moderate | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 20.92 | Low | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 20.61 | Low | |
| Worries car stolen | 17.27 | Very Low | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 19.36 | Very Low | |
| Worries attacked | 25.38 | Low | |
| Worries being insulted | 28.99 | Low | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 24.58 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 20.88 | Low | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 23.98 | Low | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 22.82 | Low | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 35.93 | Low |
Safety in Seoul, South Korea
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 82.64 | Very High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 74.14 | High |
Contributors: 678
Last update: 5 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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| Crime in Goyang | 18.79 miles |
| Crime in Incheon | 19.09 miles |
| Crime in Ilsan | 19.10 miles |
| Crime in Hanam | 19.15 miles |
| Crime in Gunpo | 19.35 miles |
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Leave a comment:12 Comments so far
LevelNew
on Oct 24, 2025:
I've been to Hongdae, and it's the worst. It's no joke.
LevelNew
on Sep 01, 2025:
I have no problem walking around Seoul late at night. It's open 24 hours a day.
either cod
on Aug 21, 2025:
Supreme Prosecutors' Office Baek Hae-ryong and Im Eun-young are criticizing the drug investigation.
LevelNew
on Aug 10, 2025:
A terrorist attack occurred in Seoul involving Pakistani refugees.
LevelNew
on Aug 02, 2025:
There is no problem going to the park at night near Yeongdeungpo Station, but it is better to be careful on main roads or narrow streets.
LevelNew
on Jul 20, 2025:
The streets in Jongno-gu are a mess and the homeless are no joke.
LevelNew
on Jun 08, 2025:
Korea is very safe at night, but it is a den of crime and corruption, and trust in the prosecutors who commit fraud and embezzlement is worn out.
LevelNew
on May 01, 2025:
And anyway, the problem of crime, landslides, and breach of trust arose because of the political bureau chiefs and members of the National Assembly.
LevelNew
on Mar 16, 2025:
The civil unrest protests are continuing because of Yoon Seok-yeol and Lee Jae-myung.
LevelNew
on Feb 03, 2025:
If we catch Yoon Seok-yeol, we have to end it. Are we causing a riot because of politicians' brain problems?
LevelNew
on Nov 06, 2024:
I just think that even though CCTVs are increasing, serious crimes such as revenge killings and drug violence are still happening.
Karol Wojtyła
on Aug 11, 2023:
Not safe for people travelling with dogs, if you know what I mean.