Is Koror safe?
Very safe for visitors. Dive conditions, sun and currents are the real risks; petty theft is uncommon but not unknown.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2024-08-05.
- Homicide rate in Palau: 11.2 per 100,000 people (2018, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Palau: 4.8 per 100,000 people a year (2013, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
Safety in Koror at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Low crime; occasional theft from cars and rooms, and some alcohol-related disputes. |
| At night | Quiet and safe; the town is small and not very lit, so a car or taxi helps after dark. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite and reserved. |
| Other risks | Strong currents and decompression sickness; Sun and heat; Typhoons in the wet season |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Rock Islands passes: strong currents, dive and snorkel with guides only
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Reef-toxic sunscreen is banned; use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide types
- Vapes and e-cigarettes are illegal to bring in or use
- Drinking age is 21; drinking in public outside licensed venues is illegal
Quick answers
Is Koror safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite and reserved.
Is Koror safe at night?
Quiet and safe; the town is small and not very lit, so a car or taxi helps after dark.
What is the crime rate in Koror?
Low crime; occasional theft from cars and rooms, and some alcohol-related disputes. Nationally, Palau records 11.2 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2018).
What number do I call in an emergency in Koror?
Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Palau Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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