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 140 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?

I feel safe, I don’t feel that somebody is going to attack me. I am finishing my work at night and I have to come back alone at night , I don’t feel any danger when I am walking home. Anyway I think Vienna is nice safe city

Posted: June 2, 2025
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I guess Vienna is considered moderetly safe city, but we still do have men, so nowhere is 100% safe unfortunately. Also, it probably depends on the district. Vienna is not very night life city. If it is possible to avoid walking at night, better do that. Stay safe

Posted: May 26, 2025
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Nino

Nino

Vienna is very nice and safe place, I am living in city center and I can’t really say how safe the district out of city would be but I think on the daytime it’s pretty safe everywhere and you can use public transport anywhere

Posted: May 22, 2025
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Vienna is a very friendly City! Locals are very nice but when it‘s Dark and you are alone make sure to avoid lonely streets and Parks but i think thats normal in every City. At crowded places make sure to keep your Money and phone Close to you

Posted: May 16, 2025
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It's relatively safe. Just watch out for cars and trams. Areas like central train station (Hauptbahnhof), Floridsdorf, Simmering and the inner City are not recommended to walk alone in the night. But other than that it's safe and people will help if they see you need it.

Posted: May 13, 2025
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Katie

Katie

Vienna is generally safe and many people agree on fact that it is one of the safest cities in Europe. However, I would advice you to avoid Gumpendorfer Strasse and be very cautious on U6 line and S-bahn

Posted: May 4, 2025
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Is Vienna worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 66 experiences from female travelers

Glendy

Glendy

North Macedonia

Solo travel

Vienna is a safe city, with beautiful buildings, parks and malls, The food is amazing, There is a variety of cuisine, so you don't get bored. I highly recommend walking around the city, so the view is wonderful.

Posted: May 22, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Bouchra

Bouchra

Germany

Solo travel

I felt very safe throughout my trip to Vienna—clean streets, friendly locals, and efficient public transport. I'd highly recommend visiting Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Museum, and taking a stroll through the Naschmarkt. Skip the touristy cafes near Stephansplatz and head to Café Central instead for an authentic experience. I stayed at a mid-range hotel near Mariahilfer Straße, which was great for both shopping and transit access. My daily budget was around €50, covering food, transport, and entry fees. I used the Vienna City Card which made getting around by tram and metro easy and affordable. Here's a brief itinerary: Day 1 - MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum; Day 2 - Schönbrunn Palace and Zoo; Day 3 - Danube Tower and Prater. Don’t miss trying Wiener Schnitzel at Figlmüller and the Sacher Torte at Café Sacher!

Posted: May 19, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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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