Is Vienna Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Vienna

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Vienna consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Vienna consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 148 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.1/5A 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:

1.2/5Not at all 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 Vienna?

Lucyy

Lucyy

Vienna is a really safe city! Of course there are some places you shouldn't go alone at night but those places are really rare! It's a really modern country, we almost have light in every street. Public transport is always a bit crowded, but most of the time, there is no reason to worry about getting robbed or touched. But as always - you shouldn't walk around blind and reckless because you never know what's going on in other people's heads

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Sophie

Sophie

I‘ve lived in many cities and Voenna has been by far the safest. There are zones I do not feel great like outer disctricts, but especially the center and surrounding areas are quite secure. I was sexually harassed around three times in the public transport but I‘ve also lived here for over 15 years and overall it’s much better than other cities.

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Greta

Greta

I think vienna is one of the safest cities in europe in terms of crime and harassment. still as a woman I believe no matter where you are in the world you should be careful if travelling by your own!

Posted: July 8, 2025
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Miriam

Miriam

I feel like Vienna is an overall safe city I wouldn't recommend walking alone at night in sketchy places but I think in the touristy spots are always some people so you're probably not alone but I think the risk of sexual harassment is present in every city catcalling happens sometimes

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Very safe considering you stay away from specific areas and stations, that means the 10th district and also the 15th. I had a friend who got robbed in a trainstation in the 10th so be careful. I’d also make sure I stay alert in u6 metro

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Vienna is very very safe for solo female travellers, I got to experience it myself when backpacking! I stayed in Vienna for multiple days and on two nights I didn't have an accommodation, so I was basically homeless 😅 but everything was fine.... even walking throug the streets at 3 am.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Is Vienna worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 72 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

I loved Vienna! I went with my boyfriend and visited all the Christmas markets as well as a few ballets in the Opera! It was very cold so I recommend dressing in layers if you visit during winter since I got frostbite

Posted: July 1, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Solo travel

I felt very very safe. I stayed at the Magdas Hotel..... it was nice. Vienna has a lot of interesting places and events to experience. Donau island is great for relaxing and you can even swim there for free!

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Safety in Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is Vienna safe?

Women living in Vienna consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Vienna safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vienna consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vienna?

Women living in Vienna consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vienna?

Women living in Vienna 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 Vienna?

Women living in Vienna consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Women living in Vienna 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 Vienna?

Women living in Vienna 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 Vienna?

Women living in Vienna consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Vienna 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 Vienna?

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