Is Düsseldorf Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Düsseldorf

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 25 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not 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 Düsseldorf?

Sophia

Sophia

Düsseldorf is pretty safe. But it also depends where you are and at what time. For example I’m not that worried to walk around during the night from my work to my home. But if you are walking around the main train station or Worringer Platz then I’d be careful. Also if you are in a club there is a possibility of getting harassed, but they do back of. So it’s probably more fun to go to a Karaoke bar (one of the Irish pubs) to sing and drink, since the people are sometimes just nicer:)

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Düsseldorf is a nice place to visit actually. Here is not a lot to do, but if you wanna go shopping, make your cute pictures with an iced matcha latte at a nice spot, its definetly a place to be. Text me if you need some inspo for food spots ✨.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Fidan

Fidan

Düsseldorf is a big beautiful city and has unlike few different parts. The area around central train station is not that peaceful and it is a bit chaos but when you get out of that zone it feels very safe, aristocrat and worth visiting

Posted: January 17, 2025
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There are some scary men at night who might follow you or stare at u like they want to kidnap you even in public. But it never really happened something serious to me. If u can, try to not walk alone at night.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Düsseldorf is actually one of the safer cities in Germany. In comparison to other places like Gelsenkirchen in NRW I consider this city to be full of students and genuine people. As a woman I feel safe to go clubbing, walking the streets late at night or traveling with public transport.

Posted: January 6, 2025
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When i first moved here it took me a while to feel safe, since it was the first time living alone and a new city after all. But after the first three months i felt more and more safe and now i can confidently say that i feel pretty good living here. There are more and less safe places around the city but mostly i’d say its pretty decent here :)

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Svea

Svea

I would say it’s quite save. As a girl you get the usual catcalls but it’s not like it’s all the time or something. Usually you can enjoy your night out or a day at a lake. We do have a number you can call if you feel unsafe and they will talk to you till you are home.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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It is actually safe….but there are always those men you all know :( I my opinion the old town in Düsseldorf for women is one of the most critical places because of the large number of strange drunk men. However, I also have to say that the old town is full of police officers who ensure a certain level of security.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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the presence pf police in full or crowded spaces gives you a sense pf safety. Other than that as long as one is taking safety precautions as usual the city is pretty safe to navigate any time of the day. Of course one must be wary of train stations. Just try to stay in crowded areas or near the policemen.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Hafsa

Hafsa

I feel like its quite safe here. At night the more central places are a bit scary cuz thats when weird creepy people (mostly men) come out. I never experienced harrassment or violence in Düsseldorf.

Posted: September 5, 2024
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Is Düsseldorf worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I felt safe but I was also there for 24hrs. There was a lot of places to walk to but I felt limited with choice of things to see. I would definetly recommend the Old Town in the evening for a drink and food.

Posted: October 23, 2024
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Nafisa

Nafisa

Germany

Solo travel

Düsseldorf is literally the prettiest city in Germany I’ve visited so far!’ The buildings are huge and pretty, you’ve got a mix of old architecture that reminds me of Paris and you’ve got modern buildings too! The park is super pretty, it’s very safe, the promenade around Rhein is just stunning! It’s super lively and they’ve got lots of cafes and bars next to the Rhein blasting music and people are just having fun ✨

Posted: June 16, 2023Experienced: April, 2023
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Meet locals in Düsseldorf

Sophia

Sophia

About Me

Heyy I really enjoy traveling and getting to know new cultures. So I’d love to get in contact with new people 🙌🏻☺️

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Julia

Julia

About Me

hello! my name is Julia and I love to travel and meeting new people! I have never tried anything like couch surfing before but I am excited to give it a try :) I am an outgoing person who likes to go to art exhibitions and cultural events. I studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf and I am looking forward to an internship at the theatre in Düsseldorf end of February. In the meantime I would like to visit Milan because I really like the city and haven’t been there for a while. While I’m there I would also like to visit my relatives who live in Ivrea and I would also like to go to Bologna for a day by train because I am considering to apply there for my Masters in “Innovation of Culture and the Arts”. 🌆💌 I am an easy-going and communicative person, who is respectful and tidy. I would be very happy if someone could host me for a couple of days!

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Düsseldorf safe?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Düsseldorf safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Düsseldorf?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Düsseldorf?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Düsseldorf?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Düsseldorf?

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf?

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