Is Halifax Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Halifax
Safety rating
Women living in Halifax consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Halifax consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.6% percentage of women in Canada 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Halifax?
Viktoriia
I like Halifax a lot! It’s been my 4th home for a year. Halifax is a pretty safe place, but you should omit some districts for sure! When I go somewhere when it’s dark, I usually with someone - this way I feel safe!
Posted: April 24, 2025Definitely safe for solo women to explore and travel. Frequently explore the area solo. Very welcoming atmosphere. People are nice and always willing to help. Few areas to avoid but province as a whole is very safe
Posted: July 31, 2024Halifax is a safe city! As with any city, I wouldn’t walk around alone at night. The people are friendly and welcoming. I can’t speak on public transportation, but it is available across most of the city.
Posted: June 27, 2024
Fatemeh
It’s so much safe and trustable and at the same time, enjoyable. You don’t need to be worried about walking alone after midnight or parking your bicycle out of the mall. Also it has so much natural beauties that you never get board
Posted: April 17, 2024Is Halifax worth visiting?
Sandra
Canada
Solo travel
Halifax feels overall very safe, very nice people. But if you don’t have a car, you can see everything in a weekend. It’s a small city. Best if you can go travel around Nova Scotia. Also best to come here during summer.
Posted: October 6, 2024
Carolyn
United Kingdom
Family travel
I took a tall ship cruise around Halifax bay with my family, it was extremely enjoyable and I highly recommend it. Afterwards we went for a very nice meal at Baton rouge restaurant, a bit expensive but Canada is quite expensive.
Posted: August 4, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Meet locals in Halifax
Viktoriia
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Hi! I’m Viktoriia — a good-hearted, positive person who’s always up for a new adventure. I love traveling and can’t imagine my life without it. Exploring new places, meeting interesting people, and diving into different cultures is something that truly inspires me. Singing is another huge part of who I am — it brings me joy, energy, and connection. I’m someone who embraces challenges and loves pushing myself to grow. Meeting new people is always exciting for me, and I genuinely enjoy sharing my experiences and hearing others’ stories too. Always open to new connections and good vibes 💕
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