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 27 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Brisbane?

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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I feel pretty safe in here but like near fortitude valley(street with clubs and bars) on friday to weekend, it feels quite dangerous because of the drunken people. And especially, if i go to club, i should to keep looking someone gonna touch too much or try to touch to my friend and it feels so bad

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Brisbane is generally a very safe city to be in. There are always people around in the city centre so there is no fear of being in an isolated situation. There is a bit of a homeless population at the city centre but generally these people are harmless. Yelling out to you or asking for change is the most that they will do. There are so many areas to explore and walking around at night is usually very safe. The crime rate in Brisbane is not very high.

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Brisbane is a very safe city. The people are good, friendly and give little reason for concern most of the time. I still wouldn't recommend walking down quiet alleys at night alone, but even if you did you 9/10 times, you would be fine. Of course, there are some exceptions like some nightclubs. Some areas are a little worse than others, like areas in Fortitude Valley but it is still very safe in the day time and still really quite relatively safe at night.

Posted: February 4, 2025
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I think brisbane is quite safe if u avoid places like herston or fortitude Valley alone at night. I'm quite a anxious person, but I feel much safer here than other places I have been. It's a really nice place with access to beautiful natural scenery where you may least expect it, like nudgee beach for example.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Josie

Josie

Brisbane is a daytime city, we are up early and active, enjoying cafes and walks along the river. It’s pretty safe during the day, you can mostly leave your bag on a table and walk away for a minute (still wouldn’t do it). Theft happens, so watch your belongings, but I wouldn’t say we have a pickpocket issue, it’s more opportunistic theft. Certain areas at night where there’s high drinking can be a little bit rowdy. I wouldn’t leave a drink unattended (as I wouldn’t anywhere in the world) and going out, stay with your friends. Nothing good really happens in Brisbane after 10pm, that’s also when most of the trouble happens. Brisbane has lots of newer and nicer venues. If you go to those spots, you don’t have issues. Some men can be disrespectful and grope/harass or take advantage of women. I am Caucasian, but have seen other races experience racism. Be careful in taxis/ride-share (the sometimes don’t respect women) and if you are single, don’t let them know. Taxis drive super slow and go the wrong way to rip you off, and all services can hit on or harass women. I always use ride share with an agreed upon rate. Never use taxis without a meter. While there’s a lot of negatives here, Brisbane is quite safe compared to Sydney and Melbourne, and the awareness you should have is definitely no different to travelling to most countries. People are generally pretty friendly and relaxed, we help a mate out and love to “take the piss” (that means joke around).

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Brisbane is very safe, you can go for a walk in the middle of the night and nothing is gonna happen with you, you can go out with any clothes, no one is gonna mess with you or anyone. It’s a beautiful city, lots of parks and shopping

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Allison

Allison

Brisbane is a very safe place. Women should always take standard precautions after dark, however public transport, taxis, Ubers are all considered generally very safe. Crime rates are low and public areas are generally well lit at night.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Brisbane is generally really safe, other than a few break ins, nothing happens that is dangerous. Brisbane is well light after dark, so it is easy to get around and feel safe. And the police are always easy to reach. Though most people would be happy to help as Australians are very social and helpful people.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Tahlia

Tahlia

I walk alone in Brisbane at night all the time and catch public transport alone and I am never worried nor have I ever felt unsafe. Someone on drugs maybe once or twice but they typically leave everyone alone. I have never felt unsafe.

Posted: January 2, 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 relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 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 1.7 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 1.5 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 1.5 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 1.2 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 out of 5