Is Belgium Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Belgium
Safety rating
Women living in Belgium consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
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
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 157 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Belgium?
Deniz
Brussels
I would say it depends in which area you are. But at night it is not safe. You should be careful taking public transport because at night it is not safe. You don’t know what will happen and also there are more people that are using drgs. But overall if you are visiting Brussels in the day and you see it, it is not unsafe you can walk freely. You have to be careful for your bag though. 😄
Posted: May 30, 2025
Merve
Belgium
Belgium is mostly safe if you stay in public places and most known cities. All activities are to do in public era. If you walk at nights in small streets where no one is, make sure you are with a friend or never use this streets walk always at places where people are seen.
Posted: May 29, 2025
Claire
Brussels
Brussels is mostly safe. As a woman, I do experience catcalling sometimes though, and I make sure to avoid problematic spots at night (le bois de la cambre or around la gare du nord). Other than that, it's mostly safe.
Posted: May 29, 2025
Anna-Paulina
Brussels
Brussels is a city that according to each region has a very different safety level. Once you know the exact areas, witch are very easily distinguishable on a map, you can avoid the less safe areas. Overall during the day it's good. Once it is darker, and you come home from a night out, you need to know your route.
Posted: May 28, 2025
Dikra
Mechelen
Mechelen is a safe space with a lot of police control you can go outside ( you will get catcalled if you look cute, but I think that’s everywhere because men can’t behave lol) you can take the train or the bus without a single worry and I regularly go on a run in the middle of the night without anyone bothering me
Posted: May 28, 2025Is Belgium worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 96 experiences from female travelers
Julia
Netherlands
Ghent, Solo travel
I went to Ghent for 3 days and stayed at the Upplink hostel. It was a great experience because the hostel has a lot of young people, it is in a perfect location and very well organized. The hostel staff were very friendly and gave me a city tour. The city is very beautiful and easy to get around because all the attractions are close by. The castle is definitely worth a visit. Try the Ghent Noses. The restaurants are expensive, and for a solo traveler with a very small salary, I think it is worth buying a sandwich at Carrefour for lunch 🤣
Posted: May 8, 2025Meet locals in Belgium
Irene
About Me
Hi! I’m Irene, 18 years old from Belgium. I’m passionate about nature, animals, and active travel. I love hiking, swimming, and exploring new places. I’m friendly, open-minded, and always up for meaningful conversations or spontaneous adventures. Currently looking for travel buddies for summer trips or volunteering abroad!
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Ille
About Me
Hi there! <3 I’m a Belgian girl from a cozy little town called Haacht — just a train ride away from Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, and Mechelen! I live with my family (mom, dad, sister and her bf) and my 3 cute doggos. We have a guest room. I’m obsessed with learning about new cultures — I think it’s the most magical thing in the world. That’s why I’m studying International Tourism and Leisure, and I also run a little travel account on Instagram: @travilling.diaries if you wanna follow along! Some of my favorite things? Autumn, hot chocolate, nature walks and hikes, concerts, theatre, Disney, books, city trips, sushi, getting boba with friends, Gilmore Girls, and meeting new people from all over the world. If you’re ever in Belgium and want a local friend to show you around or a comfy place to crash, I’d love to help! My main Insta is @illemaeyaert_ (it’s private, but feel free to send me a quick message if you’re coming from here!)
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Safety in Belgium
Ghent
Brussels
Bruges
Antwerp
Leuven
Turnhout
Hasselt
Mechelen
Tervuren
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Sint-Niklaas
Aalst
Ostend
Kortrijk
Roeselare
Ypres
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