Is Brussels Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Brussels

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Brussels consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Brussels consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 42 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Brussels?

It's a very safe place, but also depends on areas. There are areas such as South station, North Station and Anderlecht where it's less comfortable and safe at night alone. But during the day any spot would do

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Need to take the usual precautions to be honest, as a women travelling solo it’s always good to take Ubers in the night as we cannot trust other people to keep us safe. Very good to listen to this advice

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Not in a place in the world it’s safe for us, women. We will never be safe. Everywhere we’ll feel unsafe. It’s the lever of safety that change. In brussels. If you want to be alone, in a park there will be always a man to bother you. I recommend to not walk yourself at hime at night. Be always careful no matter where city or country you are.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Alexandra

Alexandra

I think Brussels is a safe city overall. It is not perfect but if you pay a little attention to your belongings and to what surrounds you, you should be all fine! The city is quiet modern and usually crowded so you can always find help somewhere.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Brussels is overall a pretty safe city. Some neighbourhoods are of course more dangerous than others. The center is for example not the safest place to go out. Flagey or place de Londres are better to be safe and you can still dance and have fun in the bars.

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Brussels is crowded in general because of tourism so be careful with your belongings can be stolen (as in any crowded place). Apart from that try to avoid the train stations in the night, specially Gare du Midi

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Brussels is Safe enough ! As in any city, things can happen but les than 1% chance of. As everywhere it is important to pay attention at night or empty areas. If you come to Brussels, I can inform you on places where to go or not.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Enyd

Enyd

Brussels transport is very safe and poeple are so nice so it's easy to ask for help. There are stickers on some doors that indicate where you can knock if someone follows you. So even at night poeple mind their own buissnes

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Esme

Esme

I would say that if you stay in the city center or close, in safe neighborhoods it’s definetely quite safe during the day. Avoid Gare du Nord especially at night. Be very careful at your belongings especially in the city center you might get your phone stolen if you leave your bag open for exemple

Posted: December 30, 2024
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I guess it's safe I just am paranoid but it's a big city and capital so of course it's scary. Nothing never really happened to expect for guys coming and talk but I think I'm scary for them too I'm tall and to sacred of talking back .

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Is Brussels worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 27 experiences from female travelers

Luísa

Luísa

Belgium

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
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Solo travel

I spent two days in Brussels as a young woman alone. I stayed in a hostel near the center. In general it was very nice. The city was very chaotic and especially near the Midi station and in the non-tourist neighborhoods you have to be careful and I don't recommend going out alone at night. But in general I didn't have a bad experience.

Posted: July 31, 2024
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Meet locals in Brussels

Zoé

Zoé

About Me

My name is Zoé, I am a travel addict. I love to discover the world but above all I love to meet people from different cultures. I am always keen to learn new things and meet new people. I am also passionate about languages. I speak fluently French, English and Spanish. I am currently learning Italian, and my next goal is to get familiar with Portugese. I also started running and biking lately, which is something that allows me to empty my mind and feel free.

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Alice

Alice

About Me

Hi !! My name is Alice !! I know I look a bit pissed in my picture, I promise I'm nice haha I speak French and English and I've lived in Brussels my whole life. I love music, theater, poetry, art, and all kinds of things. I love meeting new people even though I don't like to talk in large groups. I loooove to yap once I'm comfortable with someone. I'm a big big swiftie. I love to eat. I'm into spirituality and esotericism. I started a really small jewelry business. I love dogs. And cats. And animals in general actually. (I don't know if I've introduced myself enough)

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Safety in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

Is Brussels safe?

Women living in Brussels consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Brussels safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Brussels consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Brussels?

Women living in Brussels consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Brussels?

Women living in Brussels consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Brussels?

Women living in Brussels consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Brussels consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Brussels?

Women living in Brussels consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Brussels?

Women living in Brussels consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Brussels consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

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