Is Finland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Finland

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

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

Low
1.5 /5

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

13.2%

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 171 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Finland?

Sofia

Sofia

Central Finland

Central Finlad is so safe honestly if u don’t get in danger by yourself. There are many people during days and people in Finlad don’t like interrupt others. They even stand atleast 3 meters from eachother when they are waiting for the bus..

Posted: July 16, 2025
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Helsinki

Very safe, even to walk home tipsy at night after a night out (but it is always recommended to have some company!). I have never experienced crime, maybe sometimes some racist comments from non-natives, but the city is in general very safe and friendly

Posted: July 11, 2025
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Tampere

It is very safe. Crimes are rare and as a woman i feel completely safe in Tampere. Even at night i dont have to be scared. Obviously still i wouldn't go to some dark places at night alone, but as long as you use common sense, you will be fine

Posted: July 7, 2025
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Dana

Dana

Jyvaskyla

I would say that my city is safe for woman and I personally never experienced harassment or dangerous situations. Thought from time to time some crimes happen overall it’s safe, just be careful as usual.

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Rosa-Maria

Rosa-Maria

Kuopio

Kuopio is a relatively safe city. There's small amount of violent crime related to drugs, but if you stay out of drug user circles and don't hang around shady people you should be good. There's a moderate chance that especially conventionally pretty women get catcalled after dark, followed by men or sexually harassed. Sexual harassment at bars is common. However, chances of getting raped by strangers are very low. There's moderate risk of date rape and sexual assault. Be careful who you go home with or invite into your hotel room.

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Emilia

Emilia

Helsinki

Very safe. Sometimes things happen but not often anything too serious. In the night time on weekends there can usually be some verbal sexual harrashment, but usually not anything physical. I have lived in Helsinki my whole life and there havent been much problems.

Posted: June 30, 2025
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Is Finland worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 37 experiences from female travelers

Isa

Isa

Switzerland

Akaslompolo, Couple travel

Very safe, especially for women. Fun in wintertime, best at -20°. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, winter hikes, reindeer on the roads, dog sledging, snow scooter and fat biking, sauna - a ton to do. Local food, especially reindeer, is tasty. Easy to get around even with public transport, KTT airport not far. Prices went up a bit since Corona.

Posted: July 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Central 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, 2025
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Safety in Finland

Frequently asked questions

Is Finland safe?

Women living in Finland consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Finland safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Finland consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Finland?

Women living in Finland consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Finland?

Women living in Finland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Finland?

Women living in Finland consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Finland consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Finland?

Women living in Finland consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Finland?

Women living in Finland 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 Finland?

Women living in Finland consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

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