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 1776 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | 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: | 1.8/5 | 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: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Germany?
Juliane
Giessen
Overall, Gießen is a relatively safe city with a large student population, thanks to its universities. Most crimes, such as theft, tend to target businesses rather than individuals. That said, like in many urban areas, it’s wise to stay alert, especially at night. I’d personally avoid being alone around the train station at night or walking through dimly lit, less frequented areas, as there have been reports of sexual harassment and assaults. Trust your instincts and use available safety options like night taxis when needed.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Fina
Munich
Overall safe. I had one or two sexual harassment encounters in the bus in 4 years. But compared to any other country it’s probably the safest. I never got robbed, and all the times I lost something I actually got it back.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Indira
Hanover
Hanover is very safe but I would still recommend to pay attention when you’re at the train/tram-stations at night (or dark areas in general), since there can always be people wondering around looking for someone to bother.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Ana
Nassenfels
Small village district where almost everyone knows everyone, people are trustworthy, but you still can get people passing by and it doesn't close out thing happening, always feel safe it is surround by beautiful Forrest just wouldn't go at night more so cause of wildlife
Posted: May 22, 2025Berlin
It depends on the location, there are more lost souls snd drug addicts on the street then some where else. The people ask you fore money and can be sometimes super dramatic. But if you set a clear no then they will not bother you.
Posted: May 22, 2025Is Germany worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 218 experiences from female travelers
Naumburg, Group travel
I went to Naumburg with a group from my school for an exchange program , We stayed in Naumburg for 10 days. Every day we were going to excurtions to different cities from Naumburg , I cant say about the prices very much, cause our host families were buying everything for us , but the city in general was very hospitable very beautiful , i recomend going there in autumn very much,cause the nature is breathtaking.
Posted: May 22, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Safety in Germany
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