The safety level in Helsinki is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.
The crime rate in Helsinki is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
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.
Based on 25 reviews
Safety index: | 4.4/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Hilma
One of the safest cities in the world! I have lived here for a while and even tho it is a bigger city than my home town, I feel 100% safe most of the time. Crime rates are pretty low comparing to other countries
Posted: August 1, 2024Helsinki is overall very safe. There are some areas especially at night that are a bit more hectic and you have to be aware of the people around you, because they can either be under the influence of some substance or there is just a lot of going on. For example outside Sörnäinen metro station and the very center of Helsinki. There has been more reposts of pickpocketing over the past couple of years, especially in the center. It’s very common to use the alepa bikes, buses, trams, trains, and metros. They are also overall safe to use at any time of the day. There are some queer clubs, and easy going bars and clubs around the city. Even though Kallio/Sörnäinen, can be a bit hectic at times, it is still a very enjoyable place to go for its urban bars, restaurants, and happenings.
Posted: July 17, 2024Helsinki is generally very safe. At night time Kamppi and railway station area can be bit shady, so be aware. There have been some pickpockets at the city center, so zip your bag and don't leave valuables on the table at the terraces. As a woman it's very safe to go around.
Posted: July 7, 2024Eveliina
This is also a priviledge, I have no idea how much (sexual) harassment other than white people experience. I’ve been lucky and experience it very seldomly. Overall I feel Helsinki is quite safe, places with drunks can be avoided. There’s some people who are openly racist, so that must be taken into account if you decide to travel here as a POC.
Posted: July 1, 2024Stella
Helsinki is one of the safest cities in the world for women, although you need to be cautions always, as some places as thr bar Erottaja, Mummotunneli and other sketchy placed has been known to have guys putting drugs on drinks.
Posted: June 25, 2024Mar/Yuting
It’s cute and peaceful. The best way to experience the city is walk around and just feel deprived and getting along with yourself, and also getting to know someone that has the forest in the water which is really great, especially in summer I really like Helsinki it’s super convenient and if he shouldn’t people here are nice, even though they don’t, they turn to be a bit shy, but if you ask them for questions, they will always answer with kindness and everything
Posted: June 23, 2024I have never felt unsafe here :) I walk alone at night, of course it is important to be aware of your surroundings and be smart, but I think we all know this is true anywhere. This is a great place to travel solo!
Posted: June 23, 2024Svetik
Helsinki is quite a safe place, especially near the center. Only sometimes drunk people can be disturbing.. Usually I can walk alone in the late evening or at night and feel safe. Public transport works until late on weekends, so it's easy to pass to/from the center.
Posted: June 22, 2024Nour
Helsinki is extremely safe city for solo female travellers all areas around the city are safe and also neighbouring cities. People are honest and trustworthy, of course you should be careful but it’s one of the safest countries in the world
Posted: June 14, 2024There is lot of people all the time so i feel safe. IF there would be any insidens people usually come to help and there is allways police near and available. In public transports u can see security workers many times (not cause it’s not safe) just to take care of overall peace. Some drunk ppl and maybe some catcalling is baddest things i have experienced.
Posted: June 10, 2024Based on 17 experiences
Duma
Indonesia
Helsinki is totaly safe and easy to connect. Also the public transportation is connecting, bus, metro, train. I had a lovely experience visit museum, market and sauna. Sauna one of the local things do almost every day
Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: October, 2018I felt extremely safe during my trip. The city and public transportation are well organized. I really enjoyed mu time there. However, the city was quite pricey comparing to other european cities. I stayed at a hostel for like 8 days and it was comfortable as well but if you have the budget I would recommend staying at a hotel or an airbnb.
Posted: May 22, 2024based on 17 experiences
When I arrived Helsinki this time it’s so cold but all of people has good energy, beautiful smile. I love it Helsinki. I felt I’m in my hometown. Everything was perfect. (Food, people, hostel..) different atmosphere.
Posted: July 25, 2024Beautiful city, would love to visit in summer, as it was very cold in February, and there was therefore not much to do at the time. There are boat trips to several islands, which is good fun, and interesting, but again very cold and icy, so you need to come prepared!
Posted: August 5, 2023Yaoyao
Hi there! I’m yaoyao, an exchange student of university of Helsinki, originally from China. I’ve been to 10 countries and more than 180 cities in my past 22 years. I do my master degree in Italy and feel happy to share some experiences about the country, culture and everything. The most frequent word that my friends used to describe me is open minded. So I’m really happy to be here and make more friends and listen to more voices! Nice to meet you!
Sofia
I am a kind, joyful and caring soul, who is always up for connecting with people, and new adventures. I enjoy sharing life stories, deep thoughts, fun adventures or a simple evening together. On my free time I read books about metal health/psychology/social issues, move in the nature, bake, dance (and do quite a lot of sports), and enjoy and make art. Equality, human rights, compassion, mental health, and the environment are import topics to me.