Is Germany Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Germany
Safety rating
Women living in Germany consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Germany consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 2.5% percentage of women in Germany 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 1666 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Germany?
Chemnitz
I would say that in the city center there are a quite the couple of homeless men and some quesionable dudes and could be some scums,but overall there are a lot of police cars so they don’t dare to do anything bad. In another areas,except train station is also safe,at the train station you need to be more cautious. Overall the city is pretty quiet and not hustling or bustling,so it’s pretty safe here.
Posted: April 25, 2025Althütte
It's a small village with mostly elderly people so it feels very safe, even at night. You can take public transport without really having to worry about being harassed or assaulted. The main road is well lit at night.
Posted: April 24, 2025
Sophie
Germany
Overall it‘s a pretty safe and Open Country! LGBTQ+ are accepted and mostly welcome! By day it is really safe, just be careful and look out for thiefs in public. At Night, as a women I dont feel safe to walk alone.
Posted: April 24, 2025Berlin
Hmm Berlin is… It’s not Safe yeah there are a lot of drunk people and crazy people all year around. It’s its own little universe. And just ignore the screaming people on the subway or any other transportation:/
Posted: April 24, 2025
Elmira
Hamburg
Pretty safe at daytime, after dark it's a bit complicated to say, also depends on where u stay, i wouldn't recommend to go after dark alone, maybe only on not long distances, overall it's like the same with every other city in Germany
Posted: April 24, 2025Düsseldorf
When you go out at daytime I think it’s pretty safe especially in crowded places.. when it gets dark the streets are pretty scary. just be aware of your surroundings and try to avoid the main station.
Posted: April 24, 2025Trier
i‘d say it‘s pretty safe, mostly cultivated people except a few strange ones and sometimes creepy which i think you‘ll find everywhere but can avoid during daylight and if you‘re in the right parts of town wont bother you in the dark either (hopefully)
Posted: April 24, 2025
Kirei
Magdeburg
During the day Magdeburg is probably one of more safer cities and you probably won’t be bothered. People are generally quite friendly. At night it can be a bit sketchy depending where you are walking. I typically avoid those areas (mostly Hasselbachplatz). Just stay in well light and more populated areas. Sit at the front of public transportation. Generally be aware of your surroundings and maybe put your phone away. If your gut is telling you to cross the street, then you probably should. Do I generally feel safe? Yes. Would I walk around alone at night? Yes.
Posted: April 24, 2025Bergisch Gladbach
Bergisch Gladbach is a little city near Cologne. I think it is very safe to walk around alone. The people are mostly friendly and helpful if you need help. I wouldn't be worried about meeting people who would really harm you. Sometimes there are people who ask for money but if you just say no or ignore them they will leave you alone.
Posted: April 23, 2025Olching
It’s a small town near Munich, in which there is none to minimal crime going on. I am connected to the local police department and have insights about how many crimes are happening, and there is basically none
Posted: April 23, 2025Is Germany worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 208 experiences from female travelers
Ellie
Germany
Trier, Group travel
Trier is honestly really beautiful. I enjoyed my time there even though it was fairly hot. My friends and I planned a small trip around the city and my favourite part was Porta Nigra. I hade some guys in my Friend Group so I felt rather safe, so I didn't pay too much attention to my surroundings and I can't make a detailled/accurate estimate
Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
Alina
Austria
Berlin, Group travel
I spent a full day in Berlin during my Interrail Trip in Febuary 2023. I absolutely loved loved loved the Berlin Wall, so please visit it when you get the chance. We saw all major sightseeing landmarks in just one day, most notably the Brandenburger Tor, the Judendenkmal, the Weltzeituhr and many more.
Posted: April 23, 2025Meet locals in Germany
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Hey, I'm Marlene🌻 I enjoy being an old soul who reads or goes for a walk in the park. I write postcards to my loved ones when I'm somewhere. The idea that my friends and family know I'm thinking of them. I also love writing letters to my pen pals, because although writing letters is slow, it's also so much nicer and more lasting than a forgotten WhatsApp message. In general, I'm passionate about so many things! I love getting to know people and trying new things :) I'm always there when hiking, sightseeing, or enjoying a little fun drink! I really enjoy history, as well as cooking (I'm vegan).
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