Is Adelaide Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Adelaide

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Adelaide consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Adelaide consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.7/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Adelaide?

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

I personally feel no danger, I have once had my phone stolen but there was no danger involved. I had left my phone unattended at the beach. I have taken public transport and did not worry. Night time as a woman I always stay alert but I’ve never felt like I needed to watch over my shoulder.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Logan

Logan

The city and suburbs of Adelaide a generally safe. There are a few suburbs out north that I would be wary of. The CBD can also be scary at night as a single woman but generally safe if you are with people.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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Very safe to live in. I live alone and I’ve never been worried for my safety. I think that like anywhere you need to have your Witt’s about you but providing you’re being generally aware in my area and the city in general it’s very safe

Posted: February 11, 2025
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After living in Adelaide for my entire life (21 years), I would consider Adelaide extremely safe. I live and have lived quite close to the city centre, so for me I have found my experience to be a positive one. I have walked home on many occasions and have felt fine. This may differ depending on how far outside of the city you are located, though.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Petria

Petria

Adelaide has high and low crime level suburbs. The higher crime is extremely north and south of the city and not to be worried about in suburbs closer to the city. Police response time is very good especially in places anticipated for some crime.

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Couple of suburbs to avoid but very good. Especially when there are large events on like Illuminate or the Royal Show. Cops are friendly and approachable. Some incidents on the train lines, mostly just kids harassing other students/bullying kids from other schools but locals always step in.

Posted: July 24, 2024
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Is Adelaide worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Great time in Adelaide! Specially in February with the Adelaide Festival, one of the biggest festival in the world! We never felt unsafe in Adelaide, the food was great with a lot of choices. People were very nice and helpful.

Posted: February 29, 2024
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Solo travel

I highly recommend visiting the Barossa Valley in the countryside, the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale (all of them have amazing vineyards and outstanding culinary opportunities). The area around McLaren Vale also has some of the most beautiful coastlines (Port Willunga/Aldinga Beach). The city of Adelaide is small, beautiful, and easy to get around. If you want to watch an AFL match while staying in Australia, the stadium in Adelaide is smaller and not as overwhelming as those in Melbourne and Sydney. Around East Terrace, there are great shops and dining spots. Peel Street and Leigh are other places not to be missed in Adelaide for atmospheric bars and food lovers. The famous Penfolds winery is also located 10 minutes from the city.

Posted: November 9, 2022
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Safety in Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Adelaide safe?

Women living in Adelaide consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Adelaide safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Adelaide consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Adelaide?

Women living in Adelaide consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Adelaide?

Women living in Adelaide consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Adelaide?

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Adelaide?

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Adelaide?

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Adelaide consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5