Is Espoo safe for solo female travelers?

Espoo is known to be extremely safe for solo female travelers. The overall crime rate is significantly low and the residents are friendly and respectful. There's a great respect for personal space and a high chance of finding English speakers which is beneficial in case of any needs or emergencies. However, as with any travel destination, ensure that you maintain normal precautions such as avoiding deserted or poorly lit regions late at night.

Safety rating

Make travel friends

Meet other female travelers, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange.
Download from App StoreDownload from Google Play
Get the Travel Ladies App

How safe is Espoo for female travelers?

How safe is Espoo for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Local crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Espoo is pretty safe city. Public transportation works and is safe. There are some drunken people at night around bars and pubs, like in any other city. I feel safe to walk in forests, parks, streets etc

Posted: May 19, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Relatively safe, most popular areas are typically safe, as well as well connected. You might sometimes encounter people who may seem sketchy at first glance late at night but they're rarely actually an issue

Posted: March 16, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0
Lejonka

Lejonka

As a Finnish city Espoo is extremely safe overall as the Finnish culture is based on trust and people are friendly with each other. I don't worry about my stuff being stolen or being attacked. Naturally there is some sexual harassment especially late at night at some clubs or such, but compared to my experiences in other European cities, there is less harassment here in Espoo.

Posted: March 9, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

During my 5 years living in Espoo, I’ve never felt unsafe. At most I’ve encountered drunk people who might act lout but in the end they don’t usually pose any real threat. Of course, me not experiencing anything unsafe doesn’t mean Espoo is perfectly safe but generally speaking it’s safe both for locals and travelers.

Posted: April 1, 2024
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Safety in Finland