Is Helsinki Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Helsinki

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.5 /5

Women living in Helsinki consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.2 /5

Women living in Helsinki consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 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 43 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.2/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.2/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not 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 Helsinki?

Helsinki is a very safe city. Even if you forget your stuff somewhere or leave it at a table you will most likely find it untouched. I think normal precaution when walking alone at night or taking pubpic transport alone at night is sufficient.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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Säde

Säde

Helsinki is a very safe place in Finland. You can walk in the night but always be alert of your surrounding. In Helsinki there are not many pickpockers but in crouded areas be alert. People in Finland can be difficult to abroach but they are friendly.

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Its really safe and guys are too shy to even talk to you. Of course thought men are still men and you can never know! Finnish men come out of their shell after they had a few drinks so it might be a little less safe after hours. Other than that yall good

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Inés

Inés

Helsinki is safe for women, especially if you stay in central areas. There are some creeps at night, but rarely anything to worry about. Crime rate is pretty low and Finland is overall safe for travelers!

Posted: March 17, 2025
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Säihke

Säihke

Generally really safe. Have not experienced or witnessed any crimes or unsafe situations other than the occasional encounters with people under the influence which are easy to avoid. Very uncommon in the majority of Helsinki

Posted: March 14, 2025
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Shanetta

Shanetta

Helsinki is safe. The most popular and crowded areas are always safe to be in, and when walking alone just rather choose well lit streets rather than alleys. Public transport is safe to use without worries and there are many guards around on stations which you can ask help from along with passengers/locals. My worst experiences have been woth drunk older men—them coming up close, slurring words and sometimes touching but luckily never worse—that I’ve brushed off and walked away. I haven't witnessed any pickpocketing ever so that's not a big thing to worry about. Helsinki is safe and there’s always someone to help if you ask.

Posted: March 9, 2025
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I have been living in Helsinki for 7 years now and I have never been involved in a crime! Everyone is very kind 😊 Itss very international as there are people from various countries living there and many people speak English.

Posted: March 5, 2025
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Helsinki is safe and people are very kind. Tho quite reserved. You are safe to travel in the city either daytime or at night. Finnish people are very honest and crimes are low. Ofc common sense is important

Posted: February 13, 2025
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Elsa

Elsa

Lovely Helsinki is one of the safest capitals in the world, with low crime and an overall peaceful atmosphere. I’ve never been harassed or experienced any kind of threat in Helsinki. Personally, I prefer not to walk alone at night regardless of the city, but if you do, you will most likely be fine. I'd still recommend keeping an eye open.

Posted: February 4, 2025
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Helsinki (and Finland in general) is definitely one of the safest places you can visit. Of course anything can happen everywhere but I have never felt unsafe in Helsinki. There are some parks I wouldn’t go to late at night as they are popular among drug users. Otherwise walking alone at night is fine.

Posted: January 25, 2025
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Is Helsinki worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 18 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

we went to helsinki with my friends on a ferry for one day. that was actually really fun! we went to see some free museums, national library, walked in city centre, went on small shopping in “normal” and “stockmann” and had dinner. we felt really safe there, walking alone with girls only. i really want to recommend y’all Leaf buffet. it is located in forum mall on 0 floor. so u basically pay 14€ per one person and u can have any amount of food u want. there was like 20 types of sushi, soup, some meat, drinks, salads, fruits and cake. recommend visiting helsinki!

Posted: April 21, 2025
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Duma

Duma

Indonesia

Solo travel

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, 2018
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Meet locals in Helsinki

Katariina

Katariina

About Me

Hello! I’m from central Finland and have lived in Helsinki for 4 years. I love nature, skiing, dancing, hiking and theatre. I’d describe myself emphatic, genuine and bubbly.

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Sofia

Sofia

About Me

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.

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Safety in Finland

Frequently asked questions

Is Helsinki safe?

Women living in Helsinki consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is Helsinki safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Helsinki consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Helsinki?

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

What is the crime rate in Helsinki?

Women living in Helsinki consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Helsinki?

Women living in Helsinki consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

Women living in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

Women living in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

Women living in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

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