Is Dresden Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Dresden consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 39 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Dresden?

Dresden has a quarter that’s called ,Neustadt' and it’s a really alternative and leftwing quarter. There I don’t really worry about my safety or anything else. Tho if you go to the 'Altstadt' it’s a little different. I think the safety there is more concerning.

Posted: August 17, 2025
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Dresden is a generally safe city. There are different districts and areas that you should avoid, because of higher crime chance there (like Prohlis and Gorbitz). The city centre (Altstadt) with it’s cultural and shopping importance is very safe. The youth centre of the city (Neustadt) is also very safe, but people tend to consume more drugs like alcohol and other stronger substances there, because it’s a more alternative part of the city. So sometimes there are intimidating situations, but people will help you if you make it clear to them. Most of the other districts are very calm and safe.

Posted: July 7, 2025
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Dresden is a really aware and open city. I have never experienced any crime in my close surroundings I just read about them sometimes in the news, but I feel safe and especially in the Neustadt you don’t have to worry. Public transport is also really reliable and I feel okay driving at night but I’m always in company and If not I have friends who have my location just in case, but nothing has ever happened! :)

Posted: June 24, 2025
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There are nice areas and Bad ones. Wouldn‘t Walk alone around Gorbits and Prohlis. New City Part is chill with Friends and also Not Bad alone. Old City i feel always Save. Most areas around Dresden i feel pretty Save. For example Radebeul,Cossebaude, Blasewitz

Posted: June 18, 2025
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In my opinion, it depends on where you're at. I personally feel much more safe in the Neustadt than around the main station area /Prager Straße. I've been outside at night in the Neustadt and wasn't as worried about getting assaulted or something like that as I would be if I was around the main station area.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Is Dresden worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

a lot of nice restaurants and stunning view at elbe river. there's not as much of a problem with sexual assault and feeling of unsafety as you would expect. only at night or in the outer skirts it might be a little scary at times. people tend to be a little cold/neutral, and watch out if you're a woman of colour, since the people sometimes tend to be annoyed or even openly racist when you speak foreign languages (e.g. arabic). otherwise still a very beautiful city with great infrastructure and a lot to explore. police is reliable.

Posted: July 29, 2025
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Dresden safe?

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

Is Dresden safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Dresden consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Dresden?

Women living in Dresden consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Dresden?

Women living in Dresden consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Dresden?

Women living in Dresden consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Dresden consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Dresden?

Women living in Dresden consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Dresden?

Women living in Dresden 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 Dresden?

Women living in Dresden 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 Dresden?

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