Women living in Helsinki consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Women living in Helsinki consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 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 39 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | 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 |
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, 2025Shanetta
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, 2025I 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, 2025Helsinki 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, 2025Elsa
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, 2025Helsinki (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, 2025Helsinki is generally really safe city. There’s some areas I would try to avoid, for example Kontula (but there’s nothing to see anyway). In the centre of Helsinki I always feel safe, there’s lots of security and polices around and it’s really rare if there’s something dangerous happening.
Posted: January 25, 2025Helsinki is one of the safest cities to visit and live. I’ve been living here for 4 years now and have been visiting the city for longer. I’ve walked alone at dark MANY times and it’s quiet and calm here. People usually mind their own bisness and leave you alone. Of course you always have to be alert as a woman and I’d avoid central railway station at night time.
Posted: December 30, 2024Over all I feel Helsinki to be really safe. You can move around in the city and the suburbs without problems. Most of the clubs follow the safer space rules and usually the staff is well trained on the subject. I’ve heard that pick pocketing is on the rise in down town. If you use your common sense you should be good. Locals are usually kind and eager to help you.
Posted: December 26, 2024Helsinki is pretty safe sometimes there can happen something bad like in everywhere can but you can walk alone without being scared even at night and if you need help people will help you with anything
Posted: December 19, 2024based on 17 experiences from female travelers
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, 2018When 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, 2024Veera
I'm Veera, 19years old chef, i'm also bartender student. I have three cats living with me! I like to travel and read books and go to different restaurants and bars🥰
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