Is Hasselt Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Hasselt is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.1 out of 5.
Crime rate
The crime rate in Hasselt is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
Violence index
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 3 experiences
Safety index: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Hasselt?
Hasselt is a small city, calm city center but lively during the day. In the context of a small country, safety is not an issue here. People are mostly locals but there is an interternational crowd too, as Hasselt attracts tourists for biking, shopping and events. It’s also the capital of the region of Limburg and home to Hasselt University and a lot of big schools.
Posted: July 31, 2024
Wendy
Hasselt is very safe! I have never had problems here. I can easily walk around or cycle home at night after having had a few drinks with friends. It’s a small city and I live in the centre where we usually don’t have any problem at all.
Posted: June 27, 2024
Caroline
I feel comfortable walking around alone at night and during the day. Public transportation is safe to use. People tend to stick to themselves, but when asked a question they'll be open to help you. Hasselt is in the province Limburg, we tend to be polite and show hospitality.
Posted: April 30, 2024Meet locals in Hasselt
Wendy
About Me
I am Wendy, a 51 years old teacher, living in Hasselt (Belgium), a small city at 1h from Antwerp, Brussels … After 23 years marriage I’m single again and I have decided to travel the world. I have never travelled alone so it will soon be my first experience. It scares me a bit but in the meantime I’m looking forward to meet new people, other cultures and habits and rediscover ‘myself’. I have two ‘kids’ of 19 and 23 years old who support my dream of traveling solo a few months. So looking forward to this new adventure in my life!
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