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 1424 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: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | 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?
Laura
Gottmadingen
It’s a small village in Germany right next to the border of Switzerland I walk alone at night, there not much of public transport but I’d use it without worries The next city is Singen am Hohentwiel which is a little less safe than the village but still I walk there alone at night
Posted: February 21, 2025Berlin
It's generally safe, just need to stay away from Görlitzer Park at night. Also sometimes might see some loud homeless people on the S-bahns, but they're usually only loud and not dangerous. Be careful with bicycles they get stolen quite often.
Posted: February 21, 2025Gronau
Gronau is an ordinary little town right next to the Netherlands. At night, I feel a lot safer than in bigger towns but as a woman, I fear you can never feel 100% safe. The only dangerous aspect is that we're really close to the Netherlands and drugs (mostly weed) is a problem. But normally that's not a danger to ordinary people.
Posted: February 21, 2025Zwonitz
It's very safe because there are many lovely, calm, older people. It is a conservative way of living, although there are also some places where more liberal people gather. Since not much is going on and Zwönitz is a small town, you don't have to worry about walking alone at night.
Posted: February 20, 2025
Alisha
Mainz
Hey:) i live and study in Mainz and feel at home here and safe. Definitely during the day, at night i’d say it’s the same safety hazards you’d have anywhere, I mean, men are men…🫠 Anyways, I often walked home alone after going out and nothing ever happened, stay safe girls xx
Posted: February 20, 2025
Emilya
Baden-Baden
The City it self is very safe, just the train station is a bit scary at night. you can walk through the whole city with no worries. living there is also harmless, no worries by that! just in Baden Oos it could look scary but it isnt.
Posted: February 20, 2025
Melanie
Berlin
My time in Berlin has been less than perfect. The people here aren’t very friendly and my hostel experience has been pretty awful. I do think it would be better if I was with others, but people here don’t really care to talk to you. I don’t think I would recommend this city to another solo traveler.
Posted: February 20, 2025Berlin
There is always a lot going on in Berlin, also during the night time. If you’re moving yourself in the touristic areas, I would say it’s very safe. There’s always a lot of people around and police in every neighbourhood. However, you should try to avoid walking through gorlizer park during the evenings/nights. And really watch your stuff during a night out in neukolln. There’s a lot of pick-pocketing there, and also at Alexander platz.
Posted: February 19, 2025
Mely
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is pretty safe. Stay away from the train station, Hauptbahnhof, and Worringer Platz. The city center is safe. I usually walk after dark without any problems. But sometimes you could come across strang people
Posted: February 19, 2025Germany
I think it's pretty good, but you still hear of many people who experienced unpleasant things. Gladly, I wasn't one of them, so I can't say much about it myself. Fact it that things happen, though it might not be as often as in other countries
Posted: February 19, 2025Is Germany worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 183 experiences from female travelers
Munich, Solo travel
Great parks to visit and the summer is even better. I loved the boat place on the bridge (do not remember the name). Architecture and streets are great for all day strolling around. Plus Christmas markets are really getting you in the mood!
Posted: February 18, 2025
Srilatha
United Arab Emirates
Berlin, Solo travel
It was my first solo travel and it was good . It had a good solo travel community and hostels were good place to start. Went for walking tours and astonished by the history of Berlin, the history is amazing and a lot. Lot of museums to visit and the night life is big
Posted: February 17, 2025Meet locals in Germany
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I am a happy little girl in an old body ;-)... no , joking. I love travelling, but also being in my cosy apartment. I love singing and dancing, but also reading books and hiking. I am a logical thinking technical engineer, but also a dreamer. So, what should i say... just try to connect ;-)) if I have got time maybe we see us and I can host you.
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