Is Germany Safe for Women? Crime in Germany
Safety index
The safety level in Germany is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Germany is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.9 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 525 reviews
Safety index: | 4.2/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.9/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Germany for women?
Bautzen - Budyšin
Bautzen is not very safe especially if you are a woman travelling alone when it gets dark. In broad daylight it's usually pretty busy (kinda depends where you are but overall busy) so it's not likely that something would happen. In the nighttime I personally would not go anywhere when I'm alone.
Posted: September 17, 2024Berlin
Berlin is a rather safe city. To be honest, it is easier when you are white. As a woman in 24 years in this city I never felt unsafe. Usually you can count on the help of others. The usual of course applies: Don‘t get overly drunk and watch your drink.
Posted: September 16, 2024Munich
Munich is a very safe city… we are women so be careful anyways but generally speaking you will be okay unless you are completely drunk or being generally stupid… I would recommend not to stay in the parks too late at night alone because since covid the parks have sadly been taken over by teenage party goers
Posted: September 15, 2024Frankfurt
Of course there are some idiots walking around and the area around the main train station is not very nice. But it is more homeless and drug addicts who might shout at you but in general, Frankfurt is safe and you can get to know wonderful people and places. Enjoy your trip!
Posted: September 14, 2024
Alessa
Regensburg
I went to university in Regensburg and have several friends there. I’ve never really felt unsafe and I feel comfortable walking around alone at night. It is a college city with lots of bars, so sexual harassment by drunk people might occur, and there is one park near the train station that I would avoid walking in at night.
Posted: September 14, 2024Hanover
Germany in generally is quite safe. Places like Steintor and Hauptbahnhof have a bad reputation though. I would not worry too much about it, keep an eye on your stuff and act assertive, and you will be fine ;-)
Posted: September 13, 2024
Polina
Berlin
Berlin is a pretty safe place but such areas as Kreuzberg, Neuköln und F-shain are debatable. I live in a wealthy part of Berlin but we used to get our car robbed. So you don’t wanna go somewhere with a stranger
Posted: September 12, 2024Germany
Germany is generally very safe for women. In my 20 years living here the worst I experienced was catcalling on a few occasions. To be extra safe I would stay vigilant late at night especially in bid cities, Clubs and Train stations!
Posted: September 11, 2024Moosburg an der Isar
Moosburg is a very small and cute town, with very kind and friendly people. Never have I ever felt unsafe while walking around or being at my home. The postman can even leave packages in front of our house without it being stolen.
Posted: September 11, 2024Hamm
It’s alright, of course there is some crime in the city Centre and the train station with drug use and so on but other than that the city is pretty safe. You should take care in every place though. Have a safe stay!
Posted: September 11, 2024Is Germany safe to travel?
Based on 12 experiences
Dresden, Solo travel
I was surprised at how beautiful the city of Dresden is, very clean and safe compared to many cities in Germany. The architecture in the city center is more like French or Italian architecture, which is nothing short of amazing! The best coffeeshop in the city is called Oswaldz, located near the center and with incredibly delicious coffee. I also recommend eating at restaurants like Mama Mia, Shiki, but the price tag there is not cheap, rather than the usual restaurant level in Germany. Visit the suspension road in the city and see the city from above.
Posted: September 1, 2024
Lilou
France
Berlin, Solo travel
When I was in Berlin I felt safe, I meet so many good people who became my friends... It is really a big city so if don't have a bike , you will have to pay an average amount for public transport. It is a strange and astonishing city, don't miss it !
Posted: August 25, 2024Is Germany worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 12 experiences
Freiberg, Solo travel
I was staying at Friends place , the city it lush green and university makes it more amazing. The theatre zoo and the Todnau city is worth like Switzerland. I recommend nature lovers to be here once and stay in some boutique hotels which is the star of this location.
Posted: September 16, 2024Schwege, Solo travel
Nice little village near Glandorf. There's only bakery in Schwege but lovely!! So good fresh bread and other bakery things, not so expensove. And church is beautiful, and ofc also the landscape. Easy village to live and drive by bike. :)
Posted: September 6, 2024Experienced: July, 2022Crime in Germany
