Is Helsinki Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Helsinki consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Helsinki consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 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 55 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Helsinki?
Sonja
Im 29 years old so not so much harrassing anymore, when I was younger it happened a lot more. But to woman at this age I wouldn't worry that much, even tho it still happeness. Usually nothing gets stolen but sometimes it happeness. Ecpecially bikes get stolen :D
Posted: July 30, 2025Very 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
Emilia
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, 2025Helsinki 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 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, 2025Is Helsinki worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
I tend to visit late as I live in the nearby city and the nightlife is better, and I generally feel safe and aren't concerned about being by myself even if it's in the middle of the night and it's less crowded.
Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Safety in Finland
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