Is Espoo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Espoo

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Espoo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Espoo consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 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 4 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Espoo?

Eli

Eli

Espoo is pretty safe, finland in general is one of the most safest countries to live as a woman. I would say Vantaa and Helsinki are more less safe but still very safe, personally havent had any problems

Posted: March 21, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Lejonka

Lejonka

About Me

Hey beautiful people! My name is Lejonka, and i am currently studying in Finland. In the summer of 25 I am making a solo interrail trip through eastern Europe, and then I'm having a gap year 25-26 where I will be living in the autumn in the Netherlands (I am both Dutch and Finnish) and then traveling and volunteering in Africa and Iceland in the spring!

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Eli

Eli

About Me

graduated as logistics worker. At the moment I do shift work at logistics companies/cafes/restaurants. I am planning to go to university for logistics teamleader. I travel twice a year to spend time with my partner of 2,5 years

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Safety in Finland

Frequently asked questions

Is Espoo safe?

Women living in Espoo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is Espoo safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Espoo consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Espoo?

Women living in Espoo consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Espoo?

Women living in Espoo consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Espoo?

Women living in Espoo 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 Espoo?

Women living in Espoo consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Espoo?

Women living in Espoo consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Espoo?

Women living in Espoo 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 Espoo?

Women living in Espoo consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

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