Is Bielefeld Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Bielefeld consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

Women living in Bielefeld consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 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 20 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bielefeld?

Lee

Lee

Its a very safe city id say, still there are problems with sexual harassment and catcalling. Some areas (Kesselbrink, HBF) can be a bit creepy at night but if you just keep on walking nobody will hurt you, I think ppl there just want other ppl to talk or for money

Posted: August 18, 2025
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I think most parts of Bielefeld are safe. There are some spots I would avoide going to at night but overall I feel pretty safe here. I would not be so concearned about a visit in Bielefeld even when you are traveling alone.

Posted: August 8, 2025
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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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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Bielefeld safe?

Women living in Bielefeld consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 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 2.1 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 1.8 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 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 1.4 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 1.3 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 1.4 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 1.1 out of 5