Which are the safest neighbourhoods in Amman?
No source we found ranks Amman's neighbourhoods by crime. A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent, and an expat guide calls Dabouq extremely safe. City-wide, Numbeo's survey gives Amman a crime index of 37.17 and a safety index of 62.83, though contributors say crime has risen. Check any street yourself.
Sources: US Embassy post report · Numbeo: crime in Amman. Dabouq: expat guide (expatlife.ai).
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What the sources say about each area
| Area | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Abdoun | A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent areas that have everything you need. |
| Deir Ghbar | A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Deir Ghbar, Abdoun and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent, and an expat guide cites enhanced security measures. |
| Sweifieh | A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Sweifieh, with Abdoun and Deir Ghbar, as generally safe and affluent. |
| Dabouq | One commercial expat guide describes Dabouq as extremely safe, with many gated compounds and a strong security presence near the Royal Court. |
Descriptions of Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh come from a 2025 US Embassy post report; Dabouq from a commercial expat guide. They are single, non-official sources, not statistics.
How safe is Amman overall?
From Numbeo: crime in Amman: perception surveys, 280 contributors, last updated 3 August 2026. Not official statistics.
How to check an area for yourself
- Visit at different times
Go at rush hour, in the evening and on a weekend. - Talk to residents
Ask neighbours, shop owners and building staff. - Check the building
Lighting, entry control, parking and any security staff. - Ask about incidents
Ask the landlord or agent directly and compare answers. - Use more than one source
Published descriptions of Amman areas are few and not official.
Area guides
Abdoun
The most affluent neighbourhood in Amman: leafy residential streets, the Abdoun Circle café and restaurant scene, and some of Jordan's most expensive property.Read more →Deir Ghbar
A quiet, residential neighbourhood next to Abdoun, with spacious homes and a suburban feel, and mostly larger, often furnished apartments.Read more →Sweifieh
An upscale, busy western district known for shopping, nightlife and cafés, with Wakalat Street, the Galleria Mall and everything within reach.Read more →Dabouq
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What is the safest neighbourhood in Amman?
No source we found ranks Amman's neighbourhoods by crime. A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent areas, and one expat guide calls Dabouq extremely safe. Treat both as single, non-official sources and check the street yourself. This guide →
Is Amman safe?
Perceived crime is low to moderate. Numbeo's contributors give Amman a crime index of 37.17 and a safety index of 62.83, rate safety walking alone in daylight as very high (82.80) and at night as high (64.15), but also report that crime has risen over the past five years (65.74, high). These are perception surveys, last updated 3 August 2026. Cost of living →
Is Abdoun safe?
A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent areas that have everything you need. It is a single source, so visit at different times and ask residents. Abdoun guide →
Is Dabouq safe?
One commercial expat guide describes Dabouq as extremely safe, with many gated compounds and a strong security presence near the Royal Court. It is a single non-official source, so visit and ask residents before relying on it. Dabouq guide →
Is Sweifieh safe?
A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Sweifieh, with Abdoun and Deir Ghbar, as generally safe and affluent. It is a single source, so check the specific street and ask residents. Sweifieh guide →
Is it safe to walk in Amman at night?
Numbeo's contributors rate safety walking alone at night as high (64.15 out of 100) against very high (82.80) in daylight. Amman is also car-oriented, and InterNations notes it is not a city to walk around, so most people drive or take taxis at night. Best areas to live →
What are the main crime worries in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors are most worried about things being stolen from a car (44.71, moderate) and being insulted (41.80, moderate), and least about physical attacks because of ethnicity, gender or religion (22.04, low). Corruption and bribery is rated high (69.85). Best areas for expats →
How can I check whether a neighbourhood is safe before I rent or buy?
Visit at different times of day and in the evening, talk to residents and building staff, look at lighting, parking and security at the building, and ask the landlord or agent about incidents. Compare more than one source, because published safety descriptions of Amman areas are few and not official. How to rent →