Is Gibraltar safe?
Very safe, with low crime and British-style policing. Macaques steal food and bags, and the border queue can be slow.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- Homicide rate in Gibraltar: 3.2 per 100,000 people (2010, UNODC via World Bank).
- Emergency numbers: Police 199 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 190 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Gibraltar at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Low; the odd theft from cars and minor drink-related incidents on Main Street at night. |
| At night | Main Street and the marina are safe until late; quieter west side streets are calm. Walking to the border is fine by night. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare and the town is compact and well lit. |
| Other risks | Macaque bites and thefts; Steep hills and slippery paths on the Rock; Levante wind and cloud |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Fake tour sellers near Casemates offering overpriced Rock tours
Take care
- Macaques: they snatch bags and food and can bite
- Border queues: carry passport and allow time
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Feeding or touching the macaques is illegal and heavily fined.
- Traffic and pedestrians stop when planes use the runway crossing on Winston Churchill Avenue; obey the barriers.
Quick answers
Is Gibraltar safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare and the town is compact and well lit.
Is Gibraltar safe at night?
Main Street and the marina are safe until late; quieter west side streets are calm. Walking to the border is fine by night.
What is the crime rate in Gibraltar?
Low; the odd theft from cars and minor drink-related incidents on Main Street at night. Nationally, Gibraltar records 3.2 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2010).
What number do I call in an emergency in Gibraltar?
Police 199 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 190 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- Visit Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Health Authority
- Gibraltar Airport
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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