Is Australia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Australia

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Australia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

Women living in Australia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

6.8%

On average 6.8% percentage of women in Australia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 260 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Australia?

Perth

Overall, Perth is generally safe. There are areas where you would want to avoid at night because of colourful people but that isn't special to Perth. Awareness and caution are always important even in the safest cities and Perth is no exception.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Sofia

Sofia

Cairns

Cairns right now is going through a tough time because of juvenile criminality. People won’t actually hurt you but they will make you feel uncomfortable and unsafer But overall is a beautiful city and surroundings are gorgeous as well: Palm cove, rain tree forest, the barrier reef…

Posted: March 31, 2025
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Canberra

Canberra is a very safe city, but it is also very boring. The sketchiest thing here is the young eshays and few junkies at the bus interchanges. The city at night is pretty empty so it can be a bit eerie but I’ve never had a scary encounter there.

Posted: March 26, 2025
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Soren

Soren

Brisbane

It's a pretty safe city, there are always dodgy areas and specific suburbs, but for the most part it's a safe place to be. Be careful if you're going out clubbing/don't go alone, but I think that's pretty universal

Posted: March 20, 2025
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Melbourne

I would say Melbourne is generally pretty safe. As a girl if you go out at night I would say for your safety make sure someone is with you if you can especially in the city. But overall it’s pretty safe if you have common sense.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Coffs Harbour

Like all places, some parts are unsafe others are safe. Be vigilant when by yourself and try to avoid being in certain places at night by yourself. Pickpocketing isn't a big thing, but general awareness and vigilance goes a long way.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Kalli

Kalli

Sunshine Coast

Just a very nice suburban area of course different locations in the sunny coast can change like I wouldn’t be wondering alone in Maroochydore at night or a few places. But you always need to be careful in the suburbs. But overall as a local it’s pretty much a safe space for most women. Just depends on what you’re doing.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Perth

Safe city to live and work in. Some great hidden gems not far if have transport to see. Western culture is so very safe, has mixture of other though so experiencing different foods at restaurants all around the city.

Posted: March 9, 2025
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Lily

Lily

Hobart

Unless you are going to particularly dodgy areas then there’s really nothing to worry about, Hobart is very safe compared to the rest of Australia. We get a fair share of delinquent youths and crackheads but it’s not at all anything to be scared of.

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Elanora

It's a family neighbourhood. Its close to everything but not an area for partying as theres no clubs or anythoung here. It's rare to get random people causing problems in the street. There are families out and about most ofnthe time. Neighbours are friendly.

Posted: March 6, 2025
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Safety in Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Australia safe?

Women living in Australia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Australia safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Australia consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Australia?

Women living in Australia consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5