Is Cologne Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Cologne consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Cologne consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 66 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Cologne?
It’s good and normal but always it doesn’t matter which city or country, you have to be careful even it’s safe country or city.🌃 ✈️ I didn’t have any bad experiences till now in Germany and that’s why for me it was good .
Posted: August 25, 2025In general terms Cologne is safe. Lately, the amount of people with adition problems related to crack that surround some tram stations has increase, it can give the sensation of danger but in my experience I have never feel truly in danger were they are
Posted: August 16, 2025
Tamina
Rather Safe but still depends on the area and the time of day. It's not the safest city in Germany but it's definitely not the most dangerous one either. Most areas are very safe, also in the evenings.
Posted: August 1, 2025It’s safe, but there’s a lot of catcalling and disgusting looks by men, especially in summer. You have to watch your bag and your jacket, when you’re in a bar or a club but there are few pickpockets on the streets.
Posted: July 21, 2025
Jule
Well, if you are where travelers usually are, you are save. As long as you mind your own business you will be also fine at sketchy places. If you get harrased I would suggest to ask another female for help. If anything happens call either police 110 or 116 016 the helpline for women it's available 24/7 anonymous and for free, in many languages.
Posted: July 20, 2025Is Cologne worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 21 experiences from female travelers
Group travel
Cologne is a wonderful city with a lot to explore especially the cathedral. It is also quite interesting during carnival season. It feels relatively safe although you should avoid places like chorweiler.
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