Is Helsinki Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Helsinki

Helsinki 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.

Helsinki 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.

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.

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.

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

I 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!

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.

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

There 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.

The people here don’t really care much about you in general but they are friendly enough to help you out when they see you look frustrated or lost. Walking alone at dark is fine overall, except when you do that around central areas which may have drunkards or homeless people so stay alert when you do.

Solo travel experience

I 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.

Solo travel experience

Helsinki and Finland in general is a totally safe place to visit alone as a woman. I had no problems at all and it is one of the safest places I have ever been to. It is a very expensive city and Finland in general as well. The cheapest cup of coffee can cost you around 5/6 euros and an average meal can go around 25/30 euros per dish. I recommend you to visit helsinki's public library which is very very interesting to discover and it also has an affordable cafe and buffet (13 euros)

Group travel experience

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.

Solo travel experience

Beautiful 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!