Is Belgium Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Belgium

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Belgium consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Belgium consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

Violence rating

2.5%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 143 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Belgium?

Belgium

It’s quite safe for a solo female traveler, but I’d recommend being cautious in Brussels. Flanders feels safer than Wallonia overall, but people here are very kind and would step in to help if someone tried to harm you.

Posted: April 21, 2025
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Antwerp

You need to be mindfull. Keep your possessions close. As a woman, you will experience a lot of cat calling, aswell during the day and after dark. Best is to take an uber home/ to the hotel after going out at night.

Posted: April 19, 2025
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Bruges

Its a really clean city with a lot of tourists. The only problem you could have are people that are drunk. Tourists love to try our drinks but they are really strong and they underestimate how drunk they can get. Overall I would say in the night people sometimes shout because they are drunk but I think that happens in a lot of cities.

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Aalst

It's fine but really stay away from the trainstation when it's getting dark. When you have to, don't go alone but with a friend. There is police security but not the whole time. So be carefull. Overall the city is very safe

Posted: April 16, 2025
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Brussels

I moved to Belgium 2 years ago and I really like the city. Brussels is a multicultural capital and fairly safe to live in. I would recommend avoiding walking next to the train stations at night, especially if you are a woman travelling by yourself.

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Belgium

In the major cities, like Brussels, Gent and Antwerp, there is a medium crime rate but it's safe for a tourist! The towns next to the major cities I wouldn't recommend. The small towns are super fun!

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Brussels

There are a lot of people smoking weed, and after dark its not the best place to walk around out of the city center. I haven’t encountered any troubles there, but you should be careful when walking around and look out for your bag and phone.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Antwerp

Antwerp can be dangerous at times, but i think its mostly gang crimes. If u walk in the city and the public areas, i always felt pretty safe. I think u need to be more careful with small roads etc. But i believe thats almost everywhere as a woman, unfortunately

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Belgium

It is a safe place but you need to take care in someplace like gare du midi, gare du nord... and always take a look at your purse if you are in a very tourist place like "Delirium", Manekin pis etc...

Posted: April 5, 2025
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Ceulemans

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Mechelen

Mechelen is a small and charming city where everyone knows each other. It has a relatively young population, as it’s a trendy city with plenty of job opportunities. Everyone knows everyone. The city is buzzing with cultural activities. Even in the evening, it definitely doesn’t feel unsafe. At night, I wouldn’t walk alone near the train station, just because it doesn’t feel very comfortable — although I doubt anything would actually happen.

Posted: April 3, 2025
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Safety in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

Is Belgium safe?

Women living in Belgium consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Belgium safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Belgium consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Belgium?

Women living in Belgium consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Belgium?

Women living in Belgium consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Belgium?

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Belgium?

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Belgium?

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Belgium consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5