Is Berlin Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

On average women living in Berlin raises relatively low concerns about women's safety. Based on collected reviews Berlin has a safety index of 3.6.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

On average women living in Berlin raises relatively low concerns about crime and violence against women. Based on collected reviews Berlin has a crime index of 1.7.

Violence against women

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.

Safety statistics

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5
Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5
Safe

Crime rates statistics

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5
A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5
Not at all worried

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How safe is Berlin?

Public transport feels most of the time safe due to the busyness. But when you’re alone walking on the streets in popular districts like Neukölln at night it often gets uncomfortable because men are catcalling you etc. But as I can tell from my experience they usually wouldn’t go beyond catcalling.

Posted: May 6, 2024
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Leticia

Leticia

It's no longer the city where I grew up, people are aggressive and in a bad mood, it's dirty everywhere and there are junkies everywhere and I don't feel comfortable here anymore. In addition, the acts of violence, especially against women, have risen a lot and you're just afraid to go out alone at night.

Posted: April 25, 2024
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I feel safe because I grew up there, but you always need to be mindful. But you can go out at night no problem. Creeps are in every city just don’t be ignorant. More safe and accepting than a lot of places but also a lot of crazy people. Keep a low Profil if you don’t want to interact.

Posted: April 22, 2024
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Certain areas are very safe, other areas are not recommended to walk alone after dark. I live near the center and there I feel safe also after dark. I live near a metro station and I never felt unsafe near my home, but probably I wouldn't feel the same at other parts of the city.

Posted: April 17, 2024
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It’s pretty safe, just some u bahn stations in the south of Neukolln and Leopoldplatz in wedding could be a bit unpleasant, sketchy. In some parks, like gorlitzer it could be sketchy near entrance/public bathrooms.

Posted: April 15, 2024
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Berlin is relatively safe. Avoid obscure areas during night time and watch out for your valuables in public transportation and tourist hotspots. Go out of the way of drunkards and people on drug trips and you should be fine.

Posted: April 9, 2024
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I did experience two times by almost been raped while being alone in Berlin both times in the evening once I was on the streets alone to go home once after a concert So I don’t recommend women to ever walk alone in Berlin

Posted: April 9, 2024
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Just avoid some streets and areas in the suburbs or Neukölln/Kreuzberg and you totally feel safe. Otherwise use a taxi or Uber at night and you can enjoy the city to the fullest. There is nothing to be worried about it

Posted: April 8, 2024
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I live in Berlin Neukölln where the police doesn't like to come because of the gangs and many people having weapons (but not showing them in public) wich feels pretty save to me because they protect each other better than the police could ever do. In the trains are often homeless people asking for money but the most dangerous thing about them is their smell sometimes. All in all we have access to biologically grown food in the supermarkets so we can even choose to have less harmefull chemicals on our food and have just the chemicals of our environment left wich I chose over those in the food

Posted: April 1, 2024
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Aishwarya

Aishwarya

Safe place to travel at night. Some areas are not that safe however no one will bother you untill you are under your control. Public transportation is really good over all Berlin area. Safe to travel any time of the day

Posted: March 28, 2024
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Is Berlin safe to travel?

4.7 /5

Based on 33 experiences

Solo travel experience

I felt incredibly safe in the city. I enjoyed food from different cultures. Transportation was easy to use, and people were significantly friendlier than I expected. It was also very safe at night, which was my priority.

Posted: April 23, 2024
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Solo travel experience

I felt safe enough, but lonely. Suggest u to download some apps for meeting in advance, people here are very open an friendly. The city is beautiful, especially central part, visit museums and clubs.

Posted: April 14, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
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Is Berlin worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 33 experiences

Mariana

Mariana (24)

Czech Republic

Solo travel experience

My first solo travel! Was amazing, way better than I expected - and I expected a lot. I stay I'm Mitre and it is worth it so you don't need to spend a lot of money on transportation. My travel was focused on museums and art and my tips are: buy the 3 day tickets if you are a museum holic like. Also, I had the chance of going to some gallery's fee free because I arrived very "late" so they dont charge in the last hour.

Posted: April 22, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Lili

Lili (17)

Canada

Solo travel experience

Went there with Ef, a language school. Berlin was an amazing City especially for night life. Prices are pretty expensive but thats just Europe in général. A döner is a muuustt try, theres döner Shops at like every corner and its so good. Would 100% recommend I personnally love the Energy of this city.

Posted: March 19, 2024Experienced: October, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Kerstin

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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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