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 195 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A 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:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Berlin?

Berlin is a pretty safe city, you just have to be a bit careful around few neighbourhoods (like in every other city as well). Other than that Berlin is a very openminded place that welcomes people all around the world.

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Gina

Gina

At daytime I have no concerns about my physical safeties, I would only be aware of pickpockets but they exist in every bigger European city. At night it is possible to take the public transport but I prefer to be with at least one other person.

Posted: March 11, 2025
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It is overall Moderatly save, tho maybe it is safer to avoid some individuals. I live in a rather rough neighborhood since my childhood ans only during my childhood I experienced it as dangerous. As an female Adult I feel pretty save. As an odder individual of society even more so.

Posted: March 10, 2025
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Rusalka

Rusalka

I feel usually very safe in Berlin. I’m not going out anymore like I used to 10 years ago, but to us everything felt like a playground. Public transports felt really safe most of the time, but I’m not scared of homeless people i.e., drunk man are really annoying sometimes. To me it appears that it’s more dangerous as a men to experience physical violence. Catcalling on (weekend) nights happens regularly. A tough attitude shields you in my experience.

Posted: March 10, 2025
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Depends on the area you go to, but people are very open minded and look out for eachother. Ofcourse there will be weird people sometimes, but the overall safety feeling is pretty good, also for women solo travelling.

Posted: March 7, 2025
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Agata

Agata

It depends on the district and time! I love my Kreuzberg/Neukölln but you have to know where to go. For example Görlitzer Park I would rather avoid in the dark. Also certain train stations in general

Posted: March 3, 2025
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Anja

Anja

I currently live near Kreuzberg, where many drug dealers can be found along the streets. Despite that, I feel very safe, none has ever approached me in an inappropriate way and I feel always secure, also during the night.

Posted: February 28, 2025
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Aileen

Aileen

Only during the night when I need to use Uban and there are so many drunk and homeless people there, I dont feel safe. Other times I dont feel unsafe. In most of neighborhoods. Only during the night when I need to use Uban and there are so many drunk and homeless people there, I dont feel safe. Other times I dont feel unsafe. In most of neighborhoods.

Posted: February 28, 2025
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Most of the time I feel very safe. But still I have some bad experiences with men in public, like catcalling or intrusive people (mostly at night). Also at night when you use public transport alone as a woman there is not much other people sometimes so it can feel a bit scary at some underground stations when there are drunk people/junkies etc.

Posted: February 23, 2025
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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, 2025
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Is Berlin worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 65 experiences from female travelers

Anja

Anja

Germany

Solo travel

I recommend the Kreuzberg area for nice food and night pubs. In general I noticed that prices have become more expensive, but this probably affects all Europe in general. I have been in different spots just for photographic purposes (architecture - ubahn stations etc).

Posted: March 1, 2025
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İrem

İrem

Poland

Group travel

I went to Berlin with my friends and visited clubs there. I also tried some really good food. The food is cheap if you're earning in euros, but otherwise, it can be expensive. The weather is the usual cold German weather. Overall I’d recommend everyone to visit Berlin.

Posted: February 24, 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 2.3 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 1.9 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 1.2 out of 5