Is Mechelen Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Mechelen

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Mechelen consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Mechelen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

N/ANot enough data

Safety using public transport:

N/ANot enough data

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being physically attacked:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

N/ANot enough data

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

N/ANot enough data

How safe is Mechelen?

Ceulemans

Ceulemans

Mechelen is a small and charming city where everyone knows each other. It has a relatively young population, as it’s a trendy city with plenty of job opportunities. Everyone knows everyone. The city is buzzing with cultural activities. Even in the evening, it definitely doesn’t feel unsafe. At night, I wouldn’t walk alone near the train station, just because it doesn’t feel very comfortable — although I doubt anything would actually happen.

Posted: April 3, 2025
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