Is Belgium Safe for Women? Crime in Belgium
Safety index
The safety level in Belgium is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Belgium is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 11 reviews
Safety index: | 3.7/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate | |
Crime index: | 1.8/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Belgium for women?
Yanisa
Brussels
There are a lot of pickpockets here, so be very careful of your belongings, especially in train stations like Midi and North. North is the train station you want to avoid during the night time. There are alot of international connections from Midi, so it's relatively less scary, but still be very vigilant about your valuables. There's a LOT of petty crimes here. They also snatch your necklaces sometimes if they look valuable. I have never experienced that but a couple of my friends have. You would want to stay near the center (De Brouckere, Central Station) or even the outside near Stephanie (a bougie area), European Quarters (working area), and Etterbeek. Avoid Northern areas (Botanique, Schaerbeek)
Posted: September 9, 2024
myrthe
Brussels
Some areas of Brussels surely feel more safe than others, but overall it’s a safe area for women to travel. Definitely if you are with someone you would feel a bit safer like in most cities. The city is really working on safety issues especially for women
Posted: September 8, 2024
Swetha
Belgium
Belgiums is safe for a single women. I live in antwerp and I have felt safe staying here or using public transport
Posted: September 4, 2024Ghent
Ghent is a safe city. I am a young girl and I don't feel like I need to be scared of something. Maybe, for tourists, if you want to bike, it is good to try it in advance since everyone in Ghent is used to it and there are some metro tracks which can be dangerous
Posted: September 3, 2024Knokke
I've never seen any homeless people in Knokke, and there are very few immigrants. I've left once my bike for 4 hours unlocked at the parking for bikes next to the train station, and no one has stolen it.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Ksenia
Nivelles
It is a calm town between two Belgian airports which makes the travel easy and safe 🙂 since it is a small town most people know it other and strangers are not a majority. People are also nice and friendly
Posted: September 2, 2024Bekkevoort
Bekkevoort is fairly safe. Walking around late at night has never caused any problems for me personally. I only ever had problems with white vans who shouted something at me, but that was always in the morning when walking to the bus stop for school.
Posted: September 2, 2024Brussels-Capital
I don't feel very worried in the city, but depend of the place (some place are unsafe at night, so I don't try), the time and my own state of mind. I'm not sure it's possible to feel safe somewhere when you are a woman 😒 In my itinerary, I'm careful, and I'm feeling globaly safe most of the time.
Posted: September 1, 2024
Brenda
Herentals
Herentals is pretty safe for female solo travellers. I have never experienced any kind of violations. We have parties in the center and I always walk home alone from there (30 minutes walk).
Posted: August 28, 2024
Alice
Chimay
It's a quite nice and quiet countryside, a lot of beautiful landscapes and hikes, locals products to try but a bit behind for cultural activities. I wouldn't be comfortable alone at night in some areas (Couvin centre or Chimay bus station) but outside of that it's pretty chill!
Posted: August 24, 2024Is Belgium safe to travel?
Based on 22 experiences
Chris
United States
Brussels, Solo travel
I stayed in the city center but 4 or so blocks away from the main plaza. I liked being away from the noise of evening partiers but close to shops. I always felt safe walking back to the flat by myself after dark. It's a beautiful city, so I mostly walked around and marvelled at the architecture-art nouveau is my favorite design style. Dutch and French are the main languages spoken here. I understand very little of each, but still found it easy to get around. I spent around $550 on Airbnb for 3 nights which felt high, but the flat was beautiful and centrally located.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: June, 2023
Daiane
Germany
Belgium, Solo travel
A country in which I felt extremely safe, I could walk alone at night without worrying, I could see the sights on foot and the food was also excellent. I stayed in a hostel and it was well located, close to the train stations
Posted: June 27, 2024Is Belgium worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 22 experiences
Luísa
Belgium
Brussels, Solo travel
I visited Belgium and stayed in Brussels with a friend. I explored the Grand Place, tasted amazing chocolates and waffles, and enjoyed the vibrant culture and beautiful architecture. It was unforgettable!
Posted: August 6, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Fatma
France
Belgium, Solo travel
Hello, I regularly go to Belgium because I live not far from the border, and it's always a pleasure to meet and interact with the Belgians. The country is also very beautiful, and the architecture is magnificent. Fatma
Posted: August 3, 2024Meet locals in Belgium
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