Readers ask: How Is Crime In Bali?

Is Bali dangerous for tourists?

Is Bali Dangerous? Although Bali is safe enough to visit for a short trip, earthquakes and tsunamis are a major concern. In 2018, Indonesia as a whole suffered from 2,000 natural disasters, claiming nearly 4,000 lives, displacing 3 million people, and leaving much of the country in a state of devastation.

What is the most common crime in Bali?

Crime rates in Bali, Indonesia

Level of crime	48.62	Moderate
Problem people using or dealing drugs	59.78	Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	47.90	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	42.76	Moderate
Problem corruption and bribery	73.55	High

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What should I avoid in Bali?

7 Things Not To Do In Bali

• Don’t haggle for 30 minutes at the markets with no intention of buying. Firstly, you will be exhausted.
• Don’t spend all your time in Kuta.
• Don’t not see Kuta.
• Don’t look up when you are walking.
• Don’t leave your drinks unattended.
• Don’t just eat Western food.
• Don’t go for less than one week.

Is Bali dangerous at night?

Yes, Bali is safe at night. In fact, you’ll hardly have any problems with locals. The thing that you should be watching out for at night is drunk tourists riding on their motorbike and putting themselves and you in danger.

What is illegal in Bali?

Bali’s drug laws are very strict and should not be trifled with. Indonesian Law No. 35/2009 lays down harsh penalties for drug users caught with Group 1 drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. You can get life imprisonment for possession or the death penalty if you’ve been convicted of trafficking in drugs.

Can unmarried couples go to Bali?

Unmarried tourists planning a fun Bali vacation will now have to be very cautious. The couple won’t get a room unless they manage to produce a legal marriage certificate as a proof.

Why is Bali so cheap?

Bali is extremely cheap because daily expenses are way lower than in other countries. Meals, hotels rooms, shopping, transport fees, and every other expense are all much cheaper. After calculations, it costs around $80 dollars per day to live a great life in Bali.

Why is Bali bad?

Crime. Although Bali is a beautiful and popular holiday destination, petty crime is common and corruption and scams do occur. We recommend a few simple precautions to help keep yourself safe. There have been cases of bag snatching so remember to keep your valuables out of sight, close to you and zipped up.

Are drugs legal in Bali?

Indonesia has one of the strictest anti- drug laws in the world. A person caught with drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine or methamphetamine for personal use can be sentenced to up to four years in prison or forced rehabilitation.

Can you drink alcohol in Bali?

Currently, there are no alcohol bans being enforced in Indonesia, with the exception of Aceh. Also in 2015, the Indonesian government banned the sale of alcohol from minimarkets and small shops, with the exception of Bali province, though sale was allowed in supermarkets, restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels.

What should I wear in Bali?

Pack light cotton and loose clothing; your skin will thank you.

• The ideal outfit to wear when exploring Bali is a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers.
• Pack light cotton clothes to go the beach.
• When hiking, pack warm and wet-weather clothes.
• Traditional clothes for a Hindu ceremony in Bali | © Artem Bali / Unsplash.

Is it safe to swim in Bali?

Hundreds of thousands of tourists hit Bali specifically to swim, bodyboard or surf along these shores. Yet despite the huge demand for this destination, tourists still don’t enjoy 100% safety there: visitors are vulnerable to sunburn, treacherous undercurrents, and even the minuscule (but very real) risk of tsunamis.

Can I brush my teeth with tap water in Bali?

Please, for your safety, use only bottled water to brush your teeth and to rinse your brush afterwards. Also, do not swallow any water while showering. The quality of water is not consistent throughout the island and you can quickly become very ill by ingesting the unpurified water.

Do they speak English in Bali?

English on Bali English is the common “third” language and the most popular foreign language by far (after Indonesian and Balinese ). Due to tourism requirements, a lot of Balinese speak a level of English that allows them to communicate with tourists on a fundamental level.

Is Bali a poor country?

Though the number of people living below the official poverty line in Bali is among the country’s lowest, at less than 5 percent, it sits just next to the Nusa Tenggara islands, where nearly a quarter of the population are poor, according to official statistics.