Is Coron safe?
Safe for a tourist town. Boat safety, dive accidents and theft from rooms matter more than violent crime.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-07.
- Homicide rate in Philippines: 4.3 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Philippines: 12.0 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: All emergencies 911.
Safety in Coron at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Theft from rooms and bags on boats, phone snatching at night in town, and overcharging; violent crime is rare. |
| At night | Town is lively until about midnight and feels safe. Avoid unlit roads and walking alone on the shore. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Join group tours for remote islands and watch drinks at bars. |
| Other risks | Rough seas and cancelled tours Jun–Nov; Decompression sickness if diving then flying; Hot spring and lake rocks slippery when wet |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Tour touts selling 'private' trips that join larger boats
- Tricycle drivers asking tourist rates for short rides
- Dive centers without proper certification or equipment checks
Take care
- Island tours in rough seas: check weather and life jackets
- Dark roads outside town at night: no lights, dogs, tricycles
- Diving wrecks beyond your certification
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Smoking and vaping in public places are banned in many cities, with fines
- Drug laws are harsh; even small amounts can mean long detention
How Coron compares in Philippines
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Boracay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palawan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| El Nido | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Siargao | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Coron | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bohol | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Panglao | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Makati | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Moalboal | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Baguio | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| La Union | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Davao | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dumaguete | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Siquijor | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Puerto Galera | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Malapascua | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Port Barton | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tagaytay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sagada | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Banaue | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Vigan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Iloilo | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| BGC | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bantayan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Manila | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Cebu | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Angeles City | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Coron safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Join group tours for remote islands and watch drinks at bars.
Is Coron safe at night?
Town is lively until about midnight and feels safe. Avoid unlit roads and walking alone on the shore.
What is the crime rate in Coron?
Theft from rooms and bags on boats, phone snatching at night in town, and overcharging; violent crime is rare. Nationally, Philippines records 4.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Coron?
All emergencies 911.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Department of Tourism
- Cebu Pacific
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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