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 112 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:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A 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?

Selin

Selin

I would say its safe especially if you travel with another person. Most of vienna is safe there are just a few spots I would not recommend to go to after dark and/or alone. For example: Reumannplatz or Kagran.

Posted: March 23, 2025
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I think all in all Vienna is not unsafe, but it depends a lot on where in Vienna you are. There are safer places (I believe the centre of Vienna is one of the safer ones) but there are also more dangerous ones.

Posted: March 15, 2025
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Overall, it is a very quiet and safe city, as far as I have experienced it. People are minding their business on the public transport and I haven't witnessed or received negative situations. Even at night, the city is well lit and it gives you a sense of security!

Posted: March 14, 2025
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It’s a really walkable and lovely city! I’ve enjoyed it for the past few weeks and haven’t faced any problems. It is quite a diverse city with a lot of people from Turkey, and Arabic speaking countries. I love the variety of restaurants and languages in the city.

Posted: March 13, 2025
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Sandra

Sandra

Pretty safe tbh. But it depends in which district you are. Some are of course mor dangerous than others. But I habe never been robbed, raped, harrassed or anything like that. I also feel like the woman whatch out for one another.

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Janette

Janette

I wouldn't say it's safe but it's safe nowhere but nothing really bad ever happened to me before so it's safe enough to visit and look around even at night although I would recommend going out together when it's dark

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Lenia

Lenia

MY RATING IS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE AND WHERE I LIVE! i live in the 1080 district (8th) and in vienna safety depends strongly on where you are, overall during daytime i think that most districts are safe for women, but during night i strongly advise againt going into the 10. and 22. district, the safest are the ones in the centre so 1. to 9. district

Posted: March 11, 2025
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Loretta

Loretta

Vienna is a very safe city, having lived here my whole life, I never had any incidents happen to me, neither robbery, assault or harassment, also having used public transport late at night and walking alone. Of course by chance stuff happens to people- like anywhere- but Vienna is very very safe, even with your open handbag and your Portemonnaie sticking out you don’t get robbed in the metro.. people even tell you your bag is open, so very very safe!

Posted: March 6, 2025
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If you are in the main areas like Karlsplatz, Oper, Burgring, Kunsthistorisches Museum oder Naturhistorisches Museum you don't really have to worry about safety. However I highly suggest avoiding areas like Keplerplatz, Reumannplatz and Main Station, after 10, especially if you are alone and a women.

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Lisa

Lisa

Vienna is very safe. I am living here for 8 years now and never experienced somehting bad. I also love to take night strolls through the city, never a problem. Just take care of mugging in touristy areas. I have never been mugged but heard tjat tourists are sometimes targeted

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Is Vienna worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 57 experiences from female travelers

Lejonka

Lejonka

Finland

Group travel

We did an audiotour "Self-guided Walking Tour of the Vienna City" from Booking.com and used it for the three days we were in Vienna to everyday listen to new information about some attractions and really loved it. It was an easy way to really learn about Viennese history and see the layers of history the city has. We stayed in the Meininger Hotel Downtown Franz, and i would really recommend it. We slept in the dormitory room, and were pleasantly surprised at the privacy each bed offered and overall our experience was really good from the helpful and friendly staff to the nice guest kitchen and overall good vibe and easy stay. It was also on a walking distance from the city centre. Overall a super interesting city with lots of history and perfect for a weekend getaway, but didn't really vibe with the city as i have with some other places. The city itself didnt leave a mark in my heart and i wouldn't visit again although i really enjoyed our trip.

Posted: March 9, 2025Experienced: September, 2024
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Group travel

I had a wonderful time in Vienna! I felt completely safe throughout my stay. I highly recommend visiting the main landmarks as well as Prater, which was a fun experience. For two days, I spent around 100 euros in total. We stayed in an Airbnb, which was comfortable and convenient. To get around the city, we primarily used trams, which were efficient and easy to navigate. Vienna is a beautiful city with so much to offer, and I would love to visit again in the future!

Posted: March 4, 2025
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Meet locals in Vienna

Anna

Anna

About Me

Hey there lovely ladies :) I am a teacher and guide, ambitious traveler and culture freak. My deep love for my hometown knows no bounds, still I always like to explore the world.

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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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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 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 1.6 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