Is Bandung safe?
Generally safe with normal city care. Petty theft, road crashes and flooding in the rainy season are the main risks; violent crime against visitors is rare.
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 Bandung at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Phone snatching from passing motorbikes, pickpocketing on crowded angkot and at weekend markets, and occasional room theft in cheap guesthouses. |
| At night | Central streets and cafés stay lively until late and feel safe. Use Gojek or Grab after dark rather than walking along unlit hill roads. |
| Solo women | Fine for solo women. Dress modestly, expect stares and occasional catcalls, and use ride apps at night. |
| Other risks | Rainy-season flash floods and landslides on hill roads; Earthquakes along the nearby Lembang fault; Heavy weekend traffic on routes to Lembang |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxi drivers refusing the meter near the station and Braga
- Parking attendants demanding inflated fees at tourist spots
- Street money changers short-counting rupiah
Take care
- Phone use at the roadside: motorbike snatchers target visible handsets
- Dago hills at night: steep, unlit roads and fast bikes
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 Bandung 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 Bandung safe for solo female travelers?
Fine for solo women. Dress modestly, expect stares and occasional catcalls, and use ride apps at night.
Is Bandung safe at night?
Central streets and cafés stay lively until late and feel safe. Use Gojek or Grab after dark rather than walking along unlit hill roads.
What is the crime rate in Bandung?
Phone snatching from passing motorbikes, pickpocketing on crowded angkot and at weekend markets, and occasional room theft in cheap guesthouses. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Bandung?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Whoosh high-speed rail (KCIC)
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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