Is Freiburg im Breisgau Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Freiburg im Breisgau

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau 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 38 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

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:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Freiburg im Breisgau?

Personally I never experienced any problems with harassment in Freiburg. Even walking home late at night or taking public transport late at night never felt like a problem. As a woman I am maybe a bit more careful but Freiburg always felt like one of the safer cities to me, especially because of the large group of students living there.

Posted: June 29, 2025
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Jule

Jule

Freiburg is a young and safe City. You can easily Walk at nighttime. Therme is only one aria to avoid in the dark: Dreisam. Its a River through Freiburg and many rapes happened there in the nighttime. Public transportation is safe, except of some weird people Talking to you, but they wouldn‘t touch you.

Posted: May 13, 2025
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Insa

Insa

I live in Freiburg and can honestly say it’s a safe, welcoming city — especially for solo female travelers. The vibe is relaxed and open-minded, with lots of students, creatives, and international visitors around. It’s super easy to get around by foot, bike, or tram, and even late-night rides usually feel fine. Nature is right at your doorstep, and the city center offers cozy cafés, good conversations, and a sense of calm you don’t often find elsewhere.

Posted: May 10, 2025
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Phyllis

Phyllis

Hello, I think my town firework price is a very safe place besides on what side of the city you are maybe I would not go to places like Weingarten but all in one beautiful place and you can feel safe here

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Sara

Sara

It’s a beautiful city with many families. Ofc there are some drug areas, but the police is very active in these areas. The only think you should be worried about is your bike being stolen. Never happend to me though.

Posted: April 9, 2025
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Toni

Toni

Freiburg is a really lovely city. Like any touristic city you should be attentive at touristic places, be mindful around the Stühlinger Park behind the train station and don’t walk alone at night. I heard about a few people being kidnapped or raped at night walking at the Dreisam. Freiburg has a great concept called “FrauenTaxi” where every woman can call a cap for 7€ in the night no matter where to go to. That helps to stay safe.

Posted: April 7, 2025
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Is Freiburg im Breisgau worth visiting?

Solo travel

I felt very welcomed by the sister that hosted me, that became a friend. I loved the forest all around and that is very accessible with public transportation. I really had great time. The market around the cathedral is lovely and you can find local interesting products. There is awareness about gluten free needs in most places I have had food and I found people lovely, relaxed and friendly.

Posted: January 17, 2025Experienced: September, 2023
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Freiburg im Breisgau safe?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Freiburg im Breisgau safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Women living in Freiburg im Breisgau consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Freiburg im Breisgau?

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