Is Berlin Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Berlin

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Berlin consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.5 /5

Women living in Berlin consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

Violence rating

2.5%

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 238 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Berlin?

I think Berlin is a very safe city if you travel consciously. The public transport can be unusual and gross and maybe there are weird people sometimes but if you are aware of your surroundings you will be alright. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t inappropriate comment or stupid, drunk men but if you are in the center of Berlin there will be lots of people around that you can also approach if you feel unsafe. If you are Queer and it is visible, be careful when visiting outside districts such as Köpenick, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Weissensee, Reinickendorf etc. It isn’t usually dangerous, in my opinion, but there are more right wing people living there that won’t shy away from making a homophobic comment or trying to scare you. Stay safe!!

Posted: June 11, 2025
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Berlin looks safe but honestly there are a lot of unhinged and crazy people on the streets. You have to be hyper aware of your surroundings here. It’s safer than many cities if its size but that can be deceptive. People often get stuff stolen here also, and our building has been burgled twice.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Berlin is a safe city if you're living in the center but depends on neighbourhoods. It is safe for women and queer folks I would say from my experience but I am always worried at night in the public transport even though there isn't always any visible threat and it seems to be quite safe after all. Nothing ever happened to me in 6 months living there but I have seen women being drugged against their will in bars.

Posted: June 3, 2025
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Generally I don't worry when I am in Berlin, also at night time. I am pretty conscious of my surroundings. In certain areas you need to be more aware of pickpocketing but just be street smart and it is safe

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Jolina

Jolina

It really depends on the area. In certain areas you should probably not be alone at night, but mostly it's really not that dangerous. I do always carry a pepper spray but I never had to use it. Just make sure you look up the area you are in and stay in groups. But again it's only a few areas most of Berlin is not that bad.

Posted: May 31, 2025
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Jessi

Jessi

It is a big city afterall. So yes, it's undeniable that there are crimes happening. Depending on the area, you'll find some crazy people. But overall, if you take the general precautions, it's a quite safe city to walk around

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Is Berlin worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 81 experiences from female travelers

Emilija

Emilija

Lithuania

Solo travel

Such an amazing city, I constantly catch myself reminiscing on those 2 months I spent there. LOADS of things to do and see there: museums, parks, clubs, pubs, interesting streets, etc. I felt quite safe there, but nighttime in Berlin is quite "heavy", a lot of people do drugs in clubs etc., so it's important to stay careful and aware of your surroundings. Quite an expensive city too yet it's totally worth it, the vibe is so unique.

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Solo travel

Berlin is an amazing city with lots to do and see! I was only there for a short time so I did not get to cover everything and plan to go back eventually because of that! I felt safe walking even by myself as a woman, and the food there is amazing.

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Berlin safe?

Women living in Berlin consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Berlin safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Berlin consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Berlin?

Women living in Berlin consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5