Is Finland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Finland
Safety rating
Women living in Finland consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Finland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.2% percentage of women in Finland 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 163 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Finland?
Helsinki
Helsinki is relatively safe but it’s still good to keep your wits about you! There has been an increase of pickpockets around the touristy areas of Helsinki so make sure to keep your valuables safe!
Posted: June 13, 2025
Marica
Helsinki
Helsinki is generally a very safe area even when walking alone at night. Of course, with a larger city comes its own issues, but with common sense you will be fine. Streets are well lit and people are friendly. Public transport is safe to use and staff are available in case of issues.
Posted: June 11, 2025
Ivette
Turku
Turku is a very safe place, in 3 years that I had been here I had never experienced sexual harassment, or any kind of violence. I can walk at night without any worries, or take a taxi and I feel safe all the time.
Posted: June 4, 2025
Daura
Helsinki
Really safe the only strange people are the drunks in the city center and teenager in the late vening going for a drink. Most of the homeles people have social houses so they are out only during the day time to collect cans and etc.
Posted: June 2, 2025Oulu
Oulu is a safe city with secured environment. Night time is no different than the day time when it comes to safety. Everyone minds their own business and it is very unlikely to experience something opposite regarding on my experience
Posted: May 31, 2025
Vilma
Jyvaskyla
Pretty safe, don’t trust people in the night life though. People are overall nice and as long as you don’t talk to strangers too much you will be quite safe. Pupuhuhta and Kangaslampi are considered more sketchy parts of the city.
Posted: May 31, 2025Is Finland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 36 experiences from female travelers
Finland, Couple travel
Great countey but quite expensive. The food was good, especially a Finnish restaurant in Helsinki called Zetor which had great food. Helsinki is a quiet city with not much to do, but Oulo was great. The people are friendly and it is a very safe country
Posted: May 29, 2025Central Finland, Solo travel
Finland is very safe overall. Cars and trams will stop for you to cross the streets. I've felt safe traveling alone. There are lights in the forest until 10pm (in the winter). For traveling I'd recommend using omnibus, it's cheaper than the trains. The food is not bad, just tasteless. But I'd definitely recommend trying the Fazer chocolate 😋
Posted: May 13, 2025Safety in Finland
Helsinki
Vaala
Kouvola
Rovaniemi
Joensuu
Savonlinna
Oulu
Kuopio
Jyvaskyla
Kokkola
Lappeenranta
Lahti
Porvoo
Tampere
Vantaa
Espoo
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