Crime in Taipei, Taiwan

Crime rates in Taipei, Taiwan

Level of crime	11.46	Very Low
Crime increasing in the past 5 years	44.31	Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen	13.67	Very Low
Worries being mugged or robbed	10.89	Very Low
Worries car stolen	13.56	Very Low
Worries things from car stolen	14.85	Very Low
Worries attacked	14.02	Very Low
Worries being insulted	16.17	Very Low
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion	10.09	Very Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs	22.49	Low
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	19.26	Very Low
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	12.47	Very Low
Problem corruption and bribery	35.35	Low

Safety in Taipei, Taiwan

Safety walking alone during daylight		92.56	Very High
Safety walking alone during night		84.99	Very High

Contributors: 375

Last update: 9 January 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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13 Comments so far

Trace on May 25, 2025:

Lived in Taipei 37 years - Robbery is non-existent, at least against foreigners. I was told that its because laws on the books where if a thief targets a foreigner they get lengthy prison terms and even a death sentence back in the 70's when US Military was in Taiwan. This was government policy to make Taiwan as safe as possible for tourists. I have not been robbed (knock on wood) in Taiwan in 37 years. If lost my wallet 4 times and had it returned twice (with cash) and never found twice. Phone - left in taxi 3 times, always returned. In all my years Ive only heard of 1 mugging, that was in Taichung in the late 80's. I walk everyday in Taipei and I have walked the worst parts of town at 3~4 AM - always feel safe.

tpgal on May 21, 2025:

Lived in Taipei for 2 years, the thought of feeling unsafe never ONCE crossed my mind - which cannot be said the same for other places, as a woman.

Jamal Tex Chi on Jan 10, 2025:

Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, boasts a safety rate of 83.74, which is considered very good for residents and visitors alike. This high safety rating reflects the city’s low crime rate compared to other major cities globally. Taipei is recognized as one of the safest cities in the world, with a homicide rate that has been decreasing for the past three decades. The city’s stable democracy and warm hospitality contribute to its overall safety. While petty theft and pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas, they are relatively rare, and the local police force is highly responsive and helpful. Residents and tourists can enjoy the city’s vibrant culture and attractions with peace of mind, knowing that Taipei prioritizes safety and security for its inhabitants and visitors.

Impressively, it is very suitable for remote worker (digital nomad) long-stay in Taipei.

John on Jun 06, 2024:

Taiwan is very underrated and it is muchsafer than Japan and South Korea.

In Japan and South Korea there's more sexual harrassment towards women but in Taiwan it's very low.

MB on May 12, 2024:

I went to Taiwan in 2019, a few months before covid and it was a very safe and peaceful place. Not a single person trying to scam, harass, or mug me even in large cities like Taipei. Locals just mind their own business and would rather help than steal from you. Their public transport, particularly the metro and trains are world class too. Taiwan is up there with Japan and S.Korea in terms of safety

C S Jr. on Feb 26, 2024:

I filed my taxes for this year. I'm getting back $585.00 from federal and $218.00 from the state.

John Adamford on Dec 23, 2023:

Disregard my previous comment I was acting like an idiot. Taiwan is an amazing place to live!

John Adamford on Jan 26, 2023:

Numbeo is a joke and the Taiwanese trolls on here trying to make it seem like it's the safest place in the world are hilarious. Can't wait for Taiwan to be inevitably retaken by China.

Chris Chang on Jan 16, 2023:

Taiwan is not part of communist China and has nothing to do with communist China. Please stand up for Taiwanese and help us to stop the bully from China.

Kaiyo on Dec 30, 2022:

I'm Taiwanese from the "country" of Taiwan. I'm going to contribute the information~:D
Taiwan is really safe and convenient, and it is also known called food/fruit paradise.
none the less to say, people here are very friendly~
and if you want to study mandarin, Taiwan is a best choice to stay~

not young guy on Dec 15, 2022:

Been travelling in more than 60 countries, i am honestly telling that Tiawan is really a paradise. Walking dogs at night time,
having food somewhere at midnight around the city can be so convenient and safe. Taiwan is safer than Japan

Carlos on Jul 30, 2022:

I’ve been living in Taiwan for 10 years, after long stays in several other European countries. Taiwan is really a paradise on Earth in terms of security. Taiwan is an example for this world with its education, kindness, respect, tradition and patriotism.

US Army deployment on Mar 06, 2022:

Gang violence is huge in Taiwan. Taipei does just a bit better at organized crime than the rest of Taiwan.

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Index
Crime Index:	16.70
Safety Index:	83.30