Is Da Nang safe?
One of Vietnam's calmer big cities. Petty theft and traffic are the main risks; sea currents and typhoons need respect.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-06-23.
- Homicide rate in Vietnam: 1.5 per 100,000 people (2011, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Vietnam: 30.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
Safety in Da Nang at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional bag snatching from motorbikes, pickpocketing in crowded markets and beach areas, and overcharging by taxis and restaurants. |
| At night | Quiet after 11 pm outside the beach and Han River strips. Walks are safe in main areas; use Grab late. |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable for solo women. Harassment is uncommon; use Grab late and avoid isolated beaches at night. |
| Other risks | Rip currents and typhoon-season sea conditions; Motorbike accidents; Floods and typhoons Sep–Nov |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis taking long routes or using fast meters
- Beach vendors quoting tourist prices
- Motorbike rental firms claiming damage on return
- Street sellers pushing overpriced seafood
Take care
- Swimming at My Khe in rough seas or outside lifeguard hours
- Riding scooters at night without lights
- Phone in hand near the kerb
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty; possession means prison
- Flying a drone needs a permit; unpermitted drones get confiscated
- Photographing military sites or joining protests can lead to detention
How Da Nang compares in Vietnam
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Con Dao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hanoi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Nang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hoi An | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Long Bay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nha Trang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phu Quoc | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sapa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hue | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ninh Binh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Lat | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mui Ne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phong Nha | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cat Ba | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Vung Tau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Quy Nhon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Can Tho | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cao Bang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mai Chau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Giang | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Da Nang safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women. Harassment is uncommon; use Grab late and avoid isolated beaches at night.
Is Da Nang safe at night?
Quiet after 11 pm outside the beach and Han River strips. Walks are safe in main areas; use Grab late.
What is the crime rate in Da Nang?
Occasional bag snatching from motorbikes, pickpocketing in crowded markets and beach areas, and overcharging by taxis and restaurants. Nationally, Vietnam records 1.5 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2011).
What number do I call in an emergency in Da Nang?
Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Da Nang International Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
- Vinmec
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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