Is Linz Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Linz

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Linz consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

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

Violence rating

4%

On average 4% percentage of women in Austria 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:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not 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 Linz?

Nina

Nina

Linz is quite a small city and I think it's overall quite a safe city. I am not going out to party that much anymore except for at university where it is very safe. It is quite a bit out of center and near to small villages and lots of forests

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Overall Linz is a really safe city. Of course you have to be careful at night and in area you’re not very familiar with, but that’s sadly just how the world is. Aside from that I’ve never felt unsafe or scared here, just make sure you stay on well-lit streets if you don’t know the area and don’t go into parks alone when it’s dark :)

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Linz is the third biggest city of austria, a lot of people live here which means you are barely alone at night on the streets, which is a good thing. Would descripe it as a very safe place to live. Also public transportation.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Morgane

Morgane

I think Linz in general is a pretty safe city. From now on I never really had problem. I think it mostly depend, where you go in the city, like the city center is safe, but some district maybe less than others

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Linz is a nice little city. I live here almost my whole life and the city took a downturn the last few years. I would avoid the main railway station at night as even the police once said they can’t guarantee your safety there.

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Franziska

Franziska

There are certain areas of the city in which I wouldn't feel comfortable walking alone at night (parks, vacant streets, around the train station), but throughout the day there is nothing to worry about.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Marion

Marion

I would consider Linz extremely safe. It’s a small city, nothing much happens, police is present. As long as you don’t behave extra risky (like trying to buy drugs or something) there is no problem. I move around the city at any time of day or night on my own and never felt scared.

Posted: June 24, 2024
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Vera

Vera

So far nothing has happened to me during the 2 years I have been living in Linz. Sometimes it can be a bit uncomfortable to walk in the dark. Its good to avoid that overall or to at least call someone while walking.

Posted: June 9, 2024
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Linz is a really safe city, where you can feel safe during the day but also at night. As a woman I never had any trouble and also never experienced catcalling. There might be some drunk people and fights in the old town sometimes, but as long as you keep your distance, you should be fine.

Posted: April 2, 2024
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Safety in Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is Linz safe?

Women living in Linz consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Linz safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Linz consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Linz?

Women living in Linz consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Linz?

Women living in Linz 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 Linz?

Women living in Linz consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Linz consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Linz?

Women living in Linz consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Linz?

Women living in Linz 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 Linz?

Women living in Linz 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 Linz?

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