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 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 585 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | 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 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Is Germany safe for women?
Berlin
I would say it’s pretty safe in the common areas, just some area you should avoid in the night of course just to be safe. no görli at night, some lonely streets in neukölln too but overall i think you don’t need to worry about. i feel saver here than in my little home town
Posted: December 3, 2024Karlsruhe
I haven’t feel endangered even walking alone at night a couple times, even though I try to avoid unnecessary risks, I feel safe, the street lighting is relatively good and there are a lot of students/young people
Posted: December 1, 2024Berlin
Usually Berlin is really safe. As with every city in this world, if you go to the obviously wrong places at the wrong time it becomes less save. So far I haven’t had very bad experiences in Berlin :-)
Posted: November 27, 2024Paderborn
It‘s fine. Best to stay in groups or at least one male person. It‘s not like you‘re just gonna get jumped at will but I‘d rather not risk it, especially after some druggie broke into my home to steal cigarettes and candy.
Posted: November 26, 2024Bruchsal
When I can’t sleep I take walks in the city and do feel safe. Once a young man followed me on a bike. I started to follow him back and acted creepy, so he fled. Normally, I don’t meet anybody on a walk. Another time at night there came a group of young foreign men. They said hello and I ignored them, because I considered it as rude from them to greet me at night. At day you’re safe.
Posted: November 26, 2024
Toni
Radolfzell am Bodensee
Radolfzell is a beautiful city Old buildings and the lake The People in Radolfzell are mostly old people and families with kids Always nice street artists I grew up there and had never problems with anyone or anything
Posted: November 25, 2024
Simone
Munich
Munich is a very safe place to travel. You don't have to be worried at all. I can highly recommend it during every season. The police is not corrupt and you can also easily ask strangers for help. Enjoy your trip!
Posted: November 25, 2024Berlin
It really depends on where you are and what time of day it is, but overall it’s really really safe! Sure there are pickpockets so take care of your handbags and luggage. But overall there is always police on really crowded places like alexanderplatz and there is usually a lot of people always around who have civil courage and will help out if you’re being harassed or something.
Posted: November 22, 2024
Chantelle
Passau
I think it’s pretty safe because it’s a student city. But of course you have to be careful. Don’t walk alone so much in the dark when it’s really late. And it helps to have someone with you . I mostly am alone in the city. But I need to have someone outside
Posted: November 21, 2024
Meral
Leipzig
I would describe Leipzig as a safe city, but of course there are times and places where is feels more or less safe. Around the central station it can get a bit dangerous at night because of people being drunk and impulsive the later it gets.
Posted: November 19, 2024Is Germany worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 162 experiences from female travelers
Dana
Germany
Munich, Solo travel
The place is very nice, I recommend visiting the concentration camp. It is very easy to get there, you take 1 train and 1 bus. I felt pretty safe and before it got dark I returned to the hostel. I hope the information helped you
Posted: November 27, 2024
Karolina
Poland
Berlin, Solo travel
I love Berlin! I felt safe and sound. Night life was amazing, the hostel and hosts were great. Tresor techno club was very tourist friendly. 22 euro for 8 h of dance. Food was great! I will definitely visit again 😊
Posted: November 24, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Meet locals in Germany
Katharina
About Me
Hi!, My name is Katharina. I am 20 years old and I am studying social Work in Germany. When I am on holidays I love to travel and meet new people on my journeys. After I graduated high-school I went for a one year journey to Finland. It was a great experience to get to know locals and learn about the culture of the country. After that I always wanted to have those kind of experiences again when I am travelling. So I am always interested in meeting new people when I am on my journeys. I am an open person and I love to meet people but I would describe myself also like a little bit shy. I am a calm person and besides the big adventures I also like to just drink a cup of tee and relax. I'm interested in backpacking, camping, culture, events, hiking, nightlife, swimming, writing and sunbathing. Especially I love music. Listening to it and sometimes try to do it myself :)
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Paula
About Me
I'm Paula, Brazilian girl living in Munich for some years. I am a dreamer and would like to explore so many places in this world.
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