Is Helsinki Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Helsinki

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Helsinki 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.

Helsinki 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.

Over 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.

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

Group travel

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.