Safety in Egypt

While newly arrived expats are often concerned about safety in Egypt, the nation has a low rate of serious crime. Robberies and assaults are uncommon, but expats who stick out as foreigners can be targets of petty theft such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and endless soliciting.

 Unaccompanied women can also be the target of verbal harassment, although in general, they will not be physically assaulted. There have been an increasing number of groping cases in crowded areas reported.
 
Much more of a realistic concern is safety issues relating to food. Heavy and dangerous pesticides are often used on fruits and vegetable - take care to wash thoroughly. Tap water shouldn't be used for cooking or drinking. That said, cooked food in restaurants is usually fine and a few bouts of diarrhoea are common before the body adjusts to the local cuisine.