Is Ghent Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Ghent

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Ghent consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Ghent consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 16 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Ghent safe for women?

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, 2024
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Very safe town, even at night. There are certain places you want to avoid at night (for example the Citadel park and maybe the area around Rabot) but overall, there is not a lot of crime happening here

Posted: August 18, 2024
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Amber

Amber

During daytime it’s safe. There are always a lot of people and there isn’t a big risk of being attacked or mugged. At night there can be really weird people walking around Ghent. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid parks and small streets in the dark!

Posted: August 6, 2024
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lisa

lisa

Ghent is a nice progressive city. It's pretty safe although there's a few neighborhoods to avoid after dark. I would not walk around for fun at Ghent zuid, taking a bus or just walking through sure but don't hang around there. Avoid Nieuw-Gent and the sleepsstraat after dark.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Ghent, also known as the Harry Potter city is very safe for a female solo traveler. It is a very open minded city, people speak English and are willing to help. Public transport is easy to take, however a bit pricy. There are night buses and easy access to taxi in town. It’s a small city where you won’t get lost easily.

Posted: July 7, 2024
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Gent, a small and friendly city in Belgium, where you can safely wander alone at 3 AM without drawing attention. Its charm lies in its welcoming atmosphere, rich history, and compact size, perfect for exploring on foot."

Posted: June 30, 2024
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Quite tranquil city! Safe to walk alone at night in most neighbourhoods. Just avoid the outskirts within the city. In summer there are more people on the streets so more safety. Not much to do in winter.

Posted: June 24, 2024
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Ghent is a safe city. Even at night! Walking, biking etc is no problem at night, alone. It’s a student city, so it’s usually ‘alive’ and doesn’t feel deserted at all. Streets are well lit. Public transportation ceases around midnight but taxis are readily available. As anywhere else in the world, there can be creepy men, but it’s not that likely that something terrible will happen.

Posted: June 13, 2024
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Fatine

Fatine

Gent is a student town. A lot of bicyclists, parties, studies! Super safe and women friendly.. All ethnicities, all religions, all types. People here are super friendly and welcoming… They’re used to tourists.

Posted: June 10, 2024
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In the evening and going out there is a lot of awareness about safe space. Many bars work on this and support women to report when someone made them feel uncomfortable or more. By day the city is nice too. Many tourists in the summer, and throughout the year there are many students in this city. The city is quite diverse.

Posted: June 2, 2024
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Is Ghent worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 6 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Ghent is an amazing city to go to as a woman. It's very safe, many cool things to do and very open-minded. You can easily walk alone at night and ask for help in any bar or club if you are feeling unsafe. The prices are a bit high, but you can find some nice budget places such as Panos or other chains.

Posted: August 15, 2023Experienced: June, 2023
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Solo travel

To be done: - Enter the historical center - Stroll around (St. Michael's Bridge, Patershol, Gravensteen Castle, Graslei, Korenlei) - Lunch on the waterfront at Delerium Bruges - Walk around the historical center (The Markt and Belfry, Burg Square and Town Hall, Rozenhoedkaai) - Climb up the Belfry to admire the beautiful view - Boat trip on the canal (stunning!) - Shopping

Posted: November 5, 2022
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Safety in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghent safe?

Women living in Ghent consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Ghent safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Ghent consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Ghent?

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

What is the crime rate in Ghent?

Women living in Ghent consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Ghent?

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Ghent?

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Ghent?

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Ghent consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5