Women living in Belgium consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Women living in Belgium consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
On average 2.5% percentage of women in Belgium have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 193 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Brussels is a relatively safe city, but its the capital of both Belgium and Europe, so there is a certain level of crime. The past few months tensions have been high in the centre due to daily protests for Palestina, 2 stbbings happened in 2 weeks. There are some places near Bruxelles Midi where drugscriminals rule, but all in all Brussels is not a city i would qualify as dangerous as loads of US cities. Inform yourself, stay safe and you will have a wonderful time
Posted: August 27, 2025Anke
Ghent is mostly safe. During the day definitely and during the night it is mostly safe too. Just always be a bit cautious, but that counts for everywhere you go. Mostly people are friendly and helpful.
Posted: August 25, 2025I went to Brussel some times and i didn't feel like in a safe place. I saw drug dealer sold their drugs in front of the police. Some guys whistled at me and approached inappropriately in the street. The entire city is not like that i know it. But now i feel a bit stressed when i go there.
Posted: August 22, 2025It s depends on the place where you havé to be careful , but in général We feel so safe. You can always have to be careful. People are Nice, We can talk to People easily. You can visit the city in peace without judgment.
Posted: August 22, 2025Mila
Antwerp is very safe for tourists. Of course as in any big city you have to look out for pickpockets. Apart from that it’s a very multicultural, cosmopolitan city in which there is room for everyone.
Posted: August 21, 2025based on 101 experiences from female travelers
I went to Antwerp with my partner, and it's truly one of my favorite cities of all time!! Amazing culture, beautiful architecture and lovely atmosphere. It's such an open minded city, I never once felt in danger. Since my partner is vegan I was scared our meal options would be pretty limited but every restaurant we went to had vegan options, even some friteries had veggie options of local delicacies! Foodie heaven. I also recommend getting the museum pass if you want to see the more cultural aspect of the city. It's around 70 euros and you get free entry to almost every cultural spot in Belgium for an entire year! Super worth it even for a one week stay.
Posted: August 24, 2025Experienced: June, 2025