Is Amed safe?
Very low crime. Scooter crashes on the narrow coast road, strong currents when snorkeling and the nearby active volcano are the main concerns.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-07-06.
- Homicide rate in Indonesia: 0.3 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Indonesia: 11.3 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Amed at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional theft from unlocked rooms and beach bags; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Amed is quiet after 9–10 pm. Roads are dark and there are few streetlights, so plan rides back before dark. |
| Solo women | Relaxed and comfortable for solo women. Dress modestly in villages; use the same care as anywhere with drinks and lone night walks. |
| Other risks | Strong currents and drop-offs when snorkeling; Mount Agung eruptions and ashfall; Scooter crashes on steep, winding roads |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Snorkel gear hawkers charging more than shop rates
- Scooter rental damage claims; photograph the bike first
- Drivers adding stops or inflated fares on transfers from Denpasar
Take care
- Coastal road at night: unlit, narrow, with blind bends and trucks
- Snorkeling alone on the outer reef: currents sweep swimmers out
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- From 2026, sex outside marriage and unmarried cohabitation are crimes, prosecuted only on a spouse's, parent's or child's complaint
- Drug trafficking can bring the death penalty; even small amounts mean prison
- Disrespecting temples or sacred sites in Bali can lead to deportation
How Amed compares in Indonesia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Nusa Dua | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bali | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ubud | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Canggu | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Seminyak | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Uluwatu | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Yogyakarta | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gili Islands | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nusa Penida | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lombok | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Labuan Bajo | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sanur | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Raja Ampat | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mount Bromo | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bandung | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nusa Lembongan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lake Toba | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kuta Lombok | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Amed | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Batam | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bintan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Malang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bukit Lawang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Surabaya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Manado | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tana Toraja | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jimbaran | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jakarta | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Kuta | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Medan | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Amed safe for solo female travelers?
Relaxed and comfortable for solo women. Dress modestly in villages; use the same care as anywhere with drinks and lone night walks.
Is Amed safe at night?
Amed is quiet after 9–10 pm. Roads are dark and there are few streetlights, so plan rides back before dark.
What is the crime rate in Amed?
Occasional theft from unlocked rooms and beach bags; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Amed?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- BIMC Hospital Bali
- Siloam Hospitals
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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