Town in Western Australia, Australia
Is Broome safe?
Safe for tourists in town and on the main beaches.
Is Broome safe?
Safe for tourists in town and on the main beaches. Heat, crocodiles and remote driving are the main risks; some alcohol-related disorder occurs after dark.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-05-29.
- Homicide rate in Australia: 0.9 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Australia: 4.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 000 · Ambulance 000 · Fire 000 · All emergencies 000.
Safety in Broome at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Mostly property crime and alcohol-related disputes at night; tourists are rarely targeted but should secure belongings. |
| At night | Central areas are fine until late. Avoid isolated beaches, and use taxis or shuttles after drinking. |
| Solo women | Comfortable in tourist areas, with normal precautions after dark. Avoid isolated tracks alone. |
| Other risks | Saltwater crocodiles in creeks and estuaries; Box jellyfish, Nov–Apr; Extreme heat and cyclones, Nov–Apr |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Fake accommodation or tour bookings with advance payments
Take care
- Wandering beaches and mudflats at night, where crocodiles may be present
- Remote 4WD tracks without a satellite phone or companions
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Driving while holding a phone is caught by cameras and brings large fines
- Nicotine vapes are legally sold only by pharmacies
- Drinking alcohol is banned in many streets, parks and beaches (alcohol-free zones)
How Broome compares in Australia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Hobart | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Noosa | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Blue Mountains | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sunshine Coast | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Great Ocean Road | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Port Douglas | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Canberra | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Margaret River | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Launceston | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Magnetic Island | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sydney | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Melbourne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Brisbane | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gold Coast | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Perth | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cairns | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Byron Bay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Adelaide | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bondi Beach | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Whitsundays | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Uluru | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darwin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| K'gari | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fremantle | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Broome | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Newcastle | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Manly | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alice Springs | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Broome safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in tourist areas, with normal precautions after dark. Avoid isolated tracks alone.
Is Broome safe at night?
Central areas are fine until late. Avoid isolated beaches, and use taxis or shuttles after drinking.
What is the crime rate in Broome?
Mostly property crime and alcohol-related disputes at night; tourists are rarely targeted but should secure belongings. Nationally, Australia records 0.9 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Broome?
Police 000 · Ambulance 000 · Fire 000 · All emergencies 000.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Broome International Airport
- Shire of Broome
- WA Country Health Service
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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