Is Rovaniemi Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Rovaniemi consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Rovaniemi consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | 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 |
How safe is Rovaniemi?
For me Rovaniemi has been safe, I feel comfortable walking in the evenings as well. I have heard that in bars it’s not always safe, spikings of drinks can happen, so that is something to be careful about.
Posted: July 26, 2025Rovaniemi is a very safe place overall. Of course, if you go to bars, it's a good idea to watch your drink and your back, but I have never had any bad experiences. At bars there will always be old men who think they can get too close, but they usually believe when you tell them to back off. The bouncers are also very kind and will help you if you need help.
Posted: March 15, 2025Rovaniemi is a very safe city to travel. I’ve lived there 5 years and never had any problems or safety issues, no matter what time of day I’ve been outside (even walking home after bar at midnight). Locals are usually friendly and helpful and will help you if you get in trouble.
Posted: June 10, 2024Is Rovaniemi worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
The city and activities was great I jjust would alert other girls that are traveling alone about a dangerous guy! I met him in Christmas house safari and in the beginning he was very polite however after that I lived in a nightmare. I also met other 2 girls that had the same issue. His name is Fabio! Just take care because he seems very lovely guy but at the end you will be grateful that you dont have serious issue if you are lucky
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Frequently asked questions
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