Is Düsseldorf Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Düsseldorf consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 42 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Düsseldorf?

Jace

Jace

Depends on where you are it’s rather safe. Maybe take care of your belongings in public places and don’t hang out at the central station at night. Overall I did not have any bad experiences yet besides the (unfortunately) normal amount of catcalling at clubs/bars etc.

Posted: October 5, 2025
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Lena

Lena

Düsseldorf is very safe and well-lit, both day and night. Walking alone as a woman feels secure at any time. The Old Town nightlife is also safe, though, as everywhere, usual care when under the influence is wise. Having lived here for years, I find it one of the safest cities I have ever known

Posted: September 18, 2025
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Eva

Eva

Düsseldorf is a very very safe city. But with everything of course Night life is crazy. Especially the Altstadt (old town) where people love to drink you should be extra careful (don’t take drinks form strangers and don’t walk alone).

Posted: August 22, 2025
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Liz

Liz

I feel very comfortable in Düsseldorf, even walking alone at night. It’s a very quiet and safe city. I moved here a year ago from a bigger city in South America and it was a very positive change. Germany in general is quite safe.

Posted: July 28, 2025
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Here is so safe place I guess, live here like three years and all all good 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

Posted: July 5, 2025
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Is Düsseldorf worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.5 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

I visited Düsseldorf last year with my boyfriend to attend a concert. While the show was great, we didn’t really feel safe in the city, and the overall vibe felt a bit grey and lifeless. There wasn’t much going on, and it lacked the color and energy we enjoy when traveling. Fun fact: we even had to go all the way to Essen just to find postcards!

Posted: June 15, 2025
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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 4.1 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 4.3 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 1.9 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 1.9 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 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 1.3 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 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