Is Vienna Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index

Safety index

Safe
4.4 /5

The safety level in Vienna is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rate

Low
1.8 /5

The crime rate in Vienna is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence index

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 42 experiences

Safety index:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A 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:

1.2/5Not 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?

The city is quite safe. Of course, there are certain districts women shouldn’t walk around alone at night, but overall, it’s a very safe city. Also public transportation works until after midnight, there are cabs and many police stations.

Posted: September 21, 2024
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Vienna is mostly really secure place! Just 2 or three areas like some parts of the 10th district … you have to take care during the night, but nothing to bad! Some strange man especially at metro stations may approach you, but just do not answer and they will leave you alone

Posted: August 29, 2024
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I grew up in Vienna, I have experienced Vienna as a very safe City. Of course sometimes interesting strangers pass by your way. But never really something happens to me. I know some friends of mine who have experienced Vienna differently than I do. But all in all as a local you're safe. When I went out partying I always took the public transports back home alone and walked alone in the dark - no problem at all.

Posted: August 23, 2024
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I have been staying in Vienna for not long. Usually I feel quite safe everywhere but I am very careful with arabian guys, because of catcalling etc. I walk alone at night, but I can’t say that I would feel all relaxed. Male figures in the darkness make me more alert anyways.

Posted: August 21, 2024
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Generally a quite safe city and good public transportation (also at night). Of course it's still a big city so you just have to take care and be aware because you never know but over all you mostly feel safe there.

Posted: August 19, 2024
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Vienna is a very safe city. Just be careful with using the Underground U6 in the night and avoid places like "Reumannplatz". Apart from this you will feel very safe throughout the whole city. I often walk Homepage alone at night and I am happy to tell that I never felt unsafe.

Posted: August 12, 2024
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Chelsea

Chelsea

Vienna is very safe! I have no qualms about walking alone at night. In some areas at night you might get cat-called, but that’s about it. It’s great city for a first solo trip or for women who are a bit green. Not too many scammers, pickpockets, or things like that.

Posted: August 12, 2024
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Most locations in Vienna are really safe, also alone and in the dark. I wouldn't wander around streets drunk after dark in the 10th district, but also there just going to the public transport is totally fine in the dark.

Posted: August 10, 2024
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Dóra

Dóra

Vienna is generally safe, but it depends on the area. Don't walk alone in the 10th district after dark. Avoid Praterstern and Floridsdorf after dark as well. The first district is very safe. You might consider crossing the street if you encounter groups of people who appear to be of Arab or Turkish descent.

Posted: August 10, 2024
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Vienna is a very safe city, I'm an athlete and often when it's warm I run in the area at night and I feel very safe, I also had wonderful experiences from night outs in the city, the city is full of wonderful people and the transport works very well, you can go anywhere which part of the city and feel safe! Usually, when I was alone, I always had help from local people and never had any problems! I recommend that you relax and enjoy the beautiful city of Vienna, both during the day and at night!

Posted: August 8, 2024
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Is Vienna worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 46 experiences from female travelers

Halyna

Halyna

Ukraine

Solo travel

I love Vienna! It was my first solo journey and I’m so grateful for this experience!!! I felt completely safe there, that’s a city with amazing history, culture and food! I’ve spent not that much, because I like to travel cheap, so I ate mcdonalds and food from supermarket. I used couchsurfing for staying there, it was an amazing experience!!! My couchsurfer was a girl with amazing energy and we were talking a lot about our cultures. I’m in love with Albertina museum and I recommend you to visit it, it’s amazing! Transport aren’t expensive, so I liked it too

Posted: September 5, 2024
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Swetha

Swetha

Belgium

Group travel

Hi, I travelled with my friends there . Every well connected. Very safe even at night times. As always there were some weirdos but leaving them aside it was beautiful place. Lovely buildings. Felt it was too hot. Tasty food and water. Friendly people . Less expensive food when compared to Belgium. Excellent public transport.

Posted: September 4, 2024
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Meet locals in Vienna

Sunshine

Sunshine

About Me

. . . Balance is a key 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 you do 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𓀤 all night long and do 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐬 ツ next day Drink 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞ツ but don’t forget your 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 Eat 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ when your heart wants it and kale 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 when your body needs it Wear high heels ツ on Saturday and walk barefoot on Sunday Go 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 ツ at the mall and then sit down and 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ in your bedroom 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 Move and stay still Embrace all sides of who you are and 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 Be brave and bold and spontaneous and loud and let that complement your abilities to find silence and patience and modesty and peace ツ Aim for 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 . . . Make your 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 and don’t let anybody tell you how to live according to theirs ツ 𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥= 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 ✔︎

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Tassia

Tassia

About Me

Vienna once stole my heart and I stayed here. But I still love to discover new places and rediscover already visited. I enjoy taking pictures of buildings and especially details that I find curios. Also I'm into fantasy and sci-fi books, speak Russian, German and English and I find it relaxing to take care of my many plants.

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Safety in Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is Vienna safe?

The safety level in Vienna is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Vienna safe to walk alone at night?

Walking alone at night in Vienna is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vienna?

Using public transport in Vienna is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vienna?

The crime rate in Vienna is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vienna?

Risk of being sexually harassed in Vienna is considered low, with an overall risk index of 2 out of 5.

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

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Vienna is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Vienna?

Risk of being physically attacked in Vienna is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Vienna?

Risk of burglary in Vienna is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.2 out of 5

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

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Vienna is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Vienna?

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Vienna is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5