Is Kuta Lombok safe?
Safe in daily life, with petty theft and scooter crashes as the main issues. Beaches have strong currents, and the south has had strong earthquakes.
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 Kuta Lombok at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag and phone theft from scooters and beaches, occasional room break-ins, and pushy touts. Violence against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Kuta's main street has bars until about midnight and feels relaxed. Beyond it the roads are dark; take a driver rather than riding home. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Expect friendly hassle from touts; avoid empty beaches after dark and lock your room. |
| Other risks | Strong rip currents and reef breaks; Earthquakes; Lombok had deadly quakes in 2018; Scooter crashes on poorly lit roads |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Hawkers aggressively selling tour packages and sarong deals on beaches
- Scooter rental damage claims; photograph the bike first
- Surf-boat operators in Gerupuk charging inflated fees to tourists
Take care
- Rip currents at Mawun, Selong Belanak and Tanjung Aan
- Unlit roads at night: potholes, livestock and drunk riders
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 Kuta Lombok 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 Kuta Lombok safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Expect friendly hassle from touts; avoid empty beaches after dark and lock your room.
Is Kuta Lombok safe at night?
Kuta's main street has bars until about midnight and feels relaxed. Beyond it the roads are dark; take a driver rather than riding home.
What is the crime rate in Kuta Lombok?
Bag and phone theft from scooters and beaches, occasional room break-ins, and pushy touts. Violence against visitors is rare. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Kuta Lombok?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- InJourney Airports (Indonesian airports)
- Siloam Hospitals
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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