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Numbeo's Safety Index puts Taipei at 83/100 for crime — that makes it read sketchier than Taiwan's national picture overall (90/100 vs 92/100).
City page · part of Taiwan
The one number a country page can't give you
What people who actually live in Taipei report
Numbeo aggregates thousands of resident-submitted perception surveys into a per-city Crime Index (higher = worse) and its inverse, a Safety Index — the only real city-granularity crime signal feeding this page, alongside Taiwan's national advisory, political, health, and police-trust data.
Crime Index
16.6
Safety Index
83.4
Sub-scores
Same real inputs as Taiwan's national page, with crime swapped for Taipei's own Numbeo number above.
Local know-how
Staying safe in Taipei, specifically
- • Taipei is one of the safest cities you will ever visit, and violent crime is extremely rare.
- • Local police are a resource you can turn for help, and many officers speak at least basic English.
- • Central Weather Administration – In addition to giving a seven-day forecasts for Taiwan(including districts in Taipei), this website also has detailed maps showing the path of an approaching…
- • Emergency numbers: Police: 110 Ambulance, Fire brigade: 119
Legal status (national law)
Legal
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country →Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
A / B · 110V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 110 / ambulance: 119 / fire: 119
Tipping
Tipping is generally not practiced in Taiwan. Bellhops in high end hotels and porters at airports are an exception and should be given NT$50 per bag. Also, tipping to show appreciation for exceptional service is not uncommon. Tipping is also not expected in taxis and drivers would usually return your change to the last dollar.
Cash vs. Card
Most hotels and department stores accept credit and debit cards, generally Visa, MasterCard, and JCB. Diners Club and Discover cards are usually not accepted. American Express and UnionPay are between Visa and Diners Club, but they are close to the Diners Club situation.
How this compares to Taiwan
Numbeo's Safety Index puts Taipei at 83/100 for crime — that makes it read sketchier than Taiwan's national picture overall (90/100 vs 92/100).
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