Is Lombok safe?
Safe for most visitors. Road crashes, strong surf and Rinjani's hazards are the main risks; conservative norms apply outside tourist areas.
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 Lombok at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag snatching from scooters and bikes, theft from beach bags and unlocked rooms, and occasional night robberies on empty roads. |
| At night | Quiet after 10 pm outside Kuta and Senggigi; roads are dark. Arrange rides ahead, as apps are limited. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women in tourist areas with modest dress. Expect stares in villages; hire a driver for remote trips at night. |
| Other risks | Earthquakes (the 2018 quakes hit hard); Rinjani landslides and altitude sickness; Strong surf and rip currents |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Drivers at the airport or ports quoting inflated flat fares
- Surf-camp or tour agents taking deposits without delivery
- Money changers short-counting notes
Take care
- Rinjani: trek with a licensed operator; deaths and rescues happen
- Kuta area roads at night: unlit, with potholes and drunk riders
- South-coast beaches: strong rips and shallow reef
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 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 Lombok safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women in tourist areas with modest dress. Expect stares in villages; hire a driver for remote trips at night.
Is Lombok safe at night?
Quiet after 10 pm outside Kuta and Senggigi; roads are dark. Arrange rides ahead, as apps are limited.
What is the crime rate in Lombok?
Bag snatching from scooters and bikes, theft from beach bags and unlocked rooms, and occasional night robberies on empty roads. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in 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)
- Rinjani National Park
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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