Is Bielefeld Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bielefeld

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Bielefeld consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 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 18 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bielefeld?

Gabriela

Gabriela

I’ve felt safe in Bielefeld, even walking alone late at night from the central station. It’s often empty, but not threatening—maybe my sense of danger comes more from growing up in Colombia. I have also walk in the woods at night, and everything okay.

Posted: July 14, 2025
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It is not so long that i have lived in Bielefeld, but i didn't see anything . Once i arrived late at night and i didn't fear to use public transport. and i didn't see any strange behaviour till now. but i heard from my friend that is totaly okey.

Posted: May 22, 2025
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I wouldn’t walk around alone after dark, especially in the city since many drunk and high people are walking around there. But I’ve done it a few times myself and nothing happened, but I still wouldn’t recommend it. At daylight it’s pretty safe. I never had worries about someone come up to me and harass me or anything. Only if you’re at a club and partying. Public transportations are pretty safe too at daytime I would safe

Posted: March 14, 2025
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Mel

Mel

Very safe. It’s a relatively small town if you want to compare it with global standards. Approximately 300 thousand people do live here. It’s a student city. Many people are openminded. Unfortunately though, as everywhere in Germany atm, right conservatives are gaining also more popularity here.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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During the day it‘s very safe. Since there‘s a university there are always people your age around and most of them have the same way home. The train station quarter is a bit scetchy and intimidating at night, but there‘s security around the clock and police by day. Other than that I feel safe, even at night. When spending the day with my friends and going home at night I‘m of course careful, but nothing ever happend and I feel much safer than in other cities I‘ve been to. I‘ve lived in this area of Germany all my life and can say it‘s pretty safe for girls and women of any age.

Posted: January 23, 2025
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Jacqueline

Jacqueline

Bielefeld is pretty safe for women in general. Just don't go naked on the street or show your undergarments, and you will be just fine! If you want some secret locations for good foods, here are some from a local: "Peter pan" and "Hans im Glück" are yummy restaurants if you like pomefrite and burger but rather on the expensive side. If you are with a bigger group: I recommend the Chinese "Wang" for the All you can eat menu. The best sushi in town gives you: "meiwei" but don't worry if you are not on the sushi side they still have a few other options. For those who want some proper German food, go to "Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht" it might be a bit full in the evenings, but you won't regret it. If you want to save money, try to go out of town like take the tram/bus to Sieker or Stieghorst as exampel to buy daily needs (go shopping in "Marktkauf"/"Kaufland/"Netto"/"Aldi/"dm"). But the difference is usually a few cent to 1-2 € you can also get everything in the city. I recommend the tram with a monthly abo it's cheaper than to buy a single ticket every time. Just go to one of the "mobiel"(that's the name) stores, and they will help you with your needs and speak of course English. Any place is safe just avoid "Kesselbrink" at late night since there might be drunk people who can get aggressive.

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bielefeld safe?

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

Is Bielefeld safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bielefeld consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bielefeld?

Women living in Bielefeld consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bielefeld?

Women living in Bielefeld consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bielefeld?

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bielefeld?

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Bielefeld?

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Bielefeld consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5