Is Linz Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Linz

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Linz consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Linz consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not 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?

Selina

Selina

Linz is fairly save. It's not the best but I think its okay. There are just a lot of drunk people and a lot of men out but normaly they don't say anything to you so they leave you alone. In total I think Linz is pretty save, normally there are not very much people going out at night.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Linz is pretty safe but i would not take puplic transport alone at night. I would also not recommend Auwiesen/ Turmstraße or Rudolfstraße at night. The Hauptbahnhof is also safe and nightlife is not dangerous at all

Posted: March 20, 2025
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cori

cori

depending on the area, linz is quite safe. unless you are around the train station at night that is. I do have to say, as a queer, alt-looking woman, i have experienced some weird comments by men and young boys. 😭

Posted: February 18, 2025
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Linz is a safe place. I live in the center, there are always people around so you never feel alone. They way from the center to my flat is along safe streets and just 15min to walk. There are always strange people in every city, but I'm here since 15 years and never had a problem. You just have to watch after your drinks here! Never leave a glass somewhere on the table without watching it. But the city is safe so far.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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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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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 3.8 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 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Linz?

Women living in Linz consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 1.9 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 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 1.1 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