Is Sanur safe?
Very safe and relaxed. Scooter crashes and petty theft are the main problems.
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 Sanur at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional bag theft from scooters and beaches; violent crime is rare. |
| At night | Quiet and early to bed; a few bars along Jl. Danau Tamblingan stay open later. Use Gojek or Bluebird after dark. |
| Solo women | One of Bali's most comfortable bases for solo women, with a calm atmosphere. Usual drink and night-time ride precautions. |
| Other risks | Sea urchins and sharp reef at low tide; Scooter crashes; Strong sun and heat |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Money changers short-counting notes
- Fast boat touts to Nusa Penida inflating prices
- Scooter rental damage claims
Take care
- Beachfront path at night: dim lighting and uneven surfaces
- Roads to Denpasar: busy and fast traffic
- Reef at low tide: sharp coral and sea urchins
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 Sanur 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 Sanur safe for solo female travelers?
One of Bali's most comfortable bases for solo women, with a calm atmosphere. Usual drink and night-time ride precautions.
Is Sanur safe at night?
Quiet and early to bed; a few bars along Jl. Danau Tamblingan stay open later. Use Gojek or Bluebird after dark.
What is the crime rate in Sanur?
Occasional bag theft from scooters and beaches; violent crime is rare. Nationally, Indonesia records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Sanur?
Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- Siloam Hospitals
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
Safety ratings are SoloSquare's editorial judgment from official advisories, crime data and local reporting. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.