Is Jimbaran safe?
Safe, quiet resort area. Scooter accidents and ATM skimmers are bigger risks than violent crime.
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 Jimbaran at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag snatching from scooters, occasional hotel theft and ATM skimming. Violent crime against visitors is uncommon. |
| At night | Beach restaurants are busy until about 10 pm and safe. Roads are dark and traffic can be fast; use app transport. |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable for solo women. Expect some staring and offers from touts; use app rides late at night. |
| Other risks | Scooter crashes on busy roads; Rip currents and rough waves; Ocean swells at Uluwatu cliffs |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxi drivers refusing the meter near the airport
- Seafood restaurants weighing fish at inflated prices
- Money-changers shortchanging tourists
Take care
- Carrying phones loosely on scooters
- Rocky beaches during large swells
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 Jimbaran 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 Jimbaran safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women. Expect some staring and offers from touts; use app rides late at night.
Is Jimbaran safe at night?
Beach restaurants are busy until about 10 pm and safe. Roads are dark and traffic can be fast; use app transport.
What is the crime rate in Jimbaran?
Bag snatching from scooters, occasional hotel theft and ATM skimming. Violent crime against visitors is uncommon. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Jimbaran?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- BIMC Hospital
- Siloam Hospitals
- Jimbaran Hub
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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