Is Braunschweig Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Braunschweig consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Braunschweig consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Braunschweig?
I never experienced something bad to myself but I know other friends of mine have other views and experiences on that so it is a pretty safe city but I think as a women you can never be to cautious after all you can get sexual assaulted anywhere now
Posted: September 17, 2025
Malek
So safe and clean no worries about going out at night all the people there are helpful and cheerful There is two universities here so its full of international students and for english speaker no worries
Posted: May 14, 2025
Clara
Except for the “Rathaus area” at night, I feel totally safe in Braunschweig. I live there since 20 years and never something bad happens to me. Catcalling happens obviously but not super much. At night you should still be careful around all the clubs
Posted: January 25, 2025
Davina
I take public transport here regularly and am not worried. During the day I don't feel the need to be aware of my surroundings, during the night a little bit. I left my bike loked at the train station here for a weekend and it didn't get stolen.
Posted: May 15, 2024Like many other places in Germany, overall the city is save. There are low chances of pickpocketing as it is a small town and it does not have many tourists. I feel comfortable walking alone at night.
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