Is Brisbane Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Brisbane

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Brisbane consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Brisbane consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 33 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit 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:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Brisbane?

I would say that Brisbane is a safe city. Of course you have to be careful at night and when out at a bar or club but i feel this is standard everywhere. However during the day, public transportation and public spaces are all safe. As a native english speaker I am unsure of how easy it is to navigate if your not.

Posted: May 31, 2025
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I would say Brisbane is generally quite safe! Again depends on the area, time and the day. I find closer in the city especially on weekends, it becomes unsafe quickly! However, like any place just be cautious of surroundings!

Posted: May 31, 2025
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yen

yen

Brisbane is safe place. Foltitude valley could be unsafe at night but except there you should be fine. There are a lot homeless though but they will not attack you. Brisbane is safe, calm and little bit boring place haha

Posted: May 11, 2025
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Brisbane feels safe as a women solo traveling, I've been out a couple of times and didn't really experience harassing from men for now. And the women community is quite supportive, caring and strong.

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Soren

Soren

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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Brisbane overall is pretty safe, there are some areas which are more of a problem than usual, and people should always be careful after dark but I've never had anything happen to me in the last 7 years personally even in some of the more male dominated areas.

Posted: February 10, 2025
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Is Brisbane worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Rose

Rose

Australia

Solo travel

-Brisbane is very safe, with low crime and good public spaces. - Diverse options, from local Australian dishes to international cuisine, with a strong café culture. - Rich arts scene, outdoor activities, and vibrant festivals. - Affordable options for accommodation, food, and public transport, with choices for all budgets.

Posted: January 6, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Indigo

Indigo

Australia

Family travel

There are plenty of nice cafes and places to eat! I also love walking by the river at Kangaroo Point and New Farm or attending a salsa class in West End. However, safety at night can be a concern, I wouldn’t walk alone at night.

Posted: July 9, 2024
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Safety in Australia

Frequently asked questions

Is Brisbane safe?

Women living in Brisbane consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is Brisbane safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Brisbane consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

Women living in Brisbane consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5