Is Ghent Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ghent

Ghent is very lovely and vibrant city with lots of people around of all ages, gender and cultures. It’s always full of life and things to do. That means that there’s always someone around to help out if it would be necessary.

I think Ghent is a very safe city to visit when solo traveling. The people here are very friendly and always open to have a chat. Also because it’s a student city, so there are a lot of young people everywhere.

I think Ghent is safe, but it can get sketchy or scary at night. You might pass some narrow streets which are not very well lighted and you might pass some drunk people too. It’s in these moments I would feel mostly unsafe or not completely safe. It’s always good to have someone with you ‘in case’. I didn’t experience any sexual harrassment or aggressive encounter in Ghent, so I guess it must be kinda safe.

Ghent is a really save city, ofc there are like in every city a few people with the wrong intentions. (just yell something and they will back off) And people are nice to! I love living here because i don’t get scared to walk home

It is a leftist and progressive city. Little crimes happen, but aggression and qexual harassment is low compared to other Belgian cities. It is the safest to walk around at night of all the bigger city in this country.

Gent is a city full of students. It’s a city full of life, there is always something to do. The history and architecture of the city is amazing! In the summer is there a large free festival with a lot of famous artists and in february there is a light show over the entiteit city. Worth to come see that! You are all verry welcome!

When going around in public nobody really looks at you and the Belgians are always very kind and ready to help out. Whenever someone is in need, the other people come to help. I walked alone in the dark and I always felt safe. As I said nobody was looking at me, nobody really cared. There are some neighborhood to avoid for sure, but the center and where I live is very comfortable for safety. My only issue is that there have been some robberies in my neighborhood so I'm a bit worried about this. But my door is sturdy and they didn't manage to brake into my house.

Small(er) cozy city with friendly people everywhere. Open minded environment with a multicultural mix of people. A lot of young people (students included) also. Which makes the city alive. It’s the perfect getaway for young woman.

I am living in Ghent for 15 months already and I would say that it is one of the most safe cities that I have visited. You can feel pretty safe everywhere, and all the people are kind and acceptable and non judging. I can walk alone in the dark at night, however expect to not have almost nobody in the streets at that time. Transportation is safe, parks as well (except Citadelle at night), and all public places. In general the city is not so touristic and crowded, so there is not actual crime there, unlike in Brussels.

Ghent is very safe, walking around alone is no problem. Although I would suggest to avoid any kind of park at night if you’re alone. Certain neighbourhoods are better to avoid (higher crime rate, but still nothing compared to Antwerp). In crowded places it is better to keep track of your stuff, pick pockets can be found in any city.

Solo travel

I spent 4 months in Ghent as an exchange student and it was the best experience of my life!! I stayed with a great hostess, made lots of friends, saw beautiful places and had an amazing time. As a woman I never feel unsafe, and was always treated with respect even though I do not speak Flemish. Would totally recommend visiting for at least 2 days so you can see everything in that beautiful city.

Group travel

Small, cozy place, felt super safe, nice bike infrastructure and amazing nature, the city centre is gorgeous, the beer is delicious! Public transport is safe and convenient, museums are very interesting. Not so many tourists as it isn’t the most touristy place.