Is Hamburg Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index

Safety index

Safe
4 /5

The safety level in Hamburg is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4 out of 5.

Crime rate

Low
1.8 /5

The crime rate in Hamburg is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence index

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 29 experiences

Safety index:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Hamburg?

Maira

Maira

Very safe! But I lived in Berlin also for 5 years. In General Germany is very safe. I will miss the security, I never get cat alles in the public spaces. I enjoy rights and a lot of freedom. I can go alone at all times.

Posted: October 3, 2024
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It's a pretty safe place! Especially at day time.you can roam around freely and not worry much. At night time there is a big party area where when people get too drunk I would be careful taking care of your belongings. The same goes for crowded places or subways. Just keep an eye out but otherwise no need to worry.

Posted: October 2, 2024
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Hamburg is really overcrowded since the last 10 years. Robbing has become usual. Bikes are stolen every day. People grab in your jacket pocket to steal your purse or phone. The police is not really able to make the city secure and is not able to find the thiefs cause of the hard bureaucratic system. Be extra careful.

Posted: September 21, 2024
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The city is generally safe but there are unfortunately pickpockets in public transportation and robbery in general (bikes, luggage, bags, wallets). There are also districts where they could be/feel less safer than others especially at night

Posted: August 26, 2024
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Hamburg is overall a pretty safe city. Of course, there are some places you don’t want to be in the dark and alone, and sometimes, you have to actively ignore people who catcall you, but I’ve never experienced someone who tried to harm me. They usually only talk to you if they need food or money for you and when you decline, they don’t harass you

Posted: August 25, 2024
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Hamburg is a pretty safe city. I can’t think of any areas that you absolutely shouldn’t go. Maybe don’t hang around the central station at night time more than necessary but I myself never had problems even at night time.

Posted: August 21, 2024
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Kathrin

Kathrin

In General it’s very safe! But anyway you should always be careful, especially when ist dark and you are alone. I don’t know a lot stories where really has happened something bad, but you never know. So be aware that nobody is following you. When you are partying and you are drunk be aware of robbers, because they are profiting of you drunk woman.

Posted: August 12, 2024
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Greta

Greta

I personally don't feel super comfortable walking around alone in Hamburg after dark. During the day it's completely fine tho as long as you don't walk any creepy places. That is however just my personal gut feeling. There's definitely safer places, as there is a problem with drugs and poverty especially around the train stations, but it's not like crime is crazy in Hamburg. Just listen to your gut and stay in more crowded places maybe.

Posted: July 24, 2024
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In generell Hamburg is a Safe Place to stay. Anyways there are a few spots Where you shouldn‘t be (alone) in the evening. For example, St Georg or the Reeperbahn are such places. But even there, nothing has happened to me yet. However, I did not feel comfortable and/or safe. When you're drunk, you should generally be careful, otherwise you might get robbed. So It‘s better to be with others.

Posted: July 9, 2024
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Hamburg is overall pretty safe! BUT it very much depends on the area! (In case you want to know about the different areas and how I safe they are as a woman - text me!) The one area I dislike most because you can’t really avoid it is the Central Station, which feels very unsafe, especially at night.

Posted: July 8, 2024
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Is Hamburg worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 12 experiences from female travelers

Kathrin

Kathrin

Austria

Solo travel

I felt most of the time safe. Around the trainstations in Hamburg it is not that safe. Especially at Hauptbahnhof. I liked the Bunker. There you can go up for free and have a beautiful view over the city. Additionally I was in "Naschcafé" which i can recommend. The food there is really good. Also "Falafelprinz" at Schanze. You can get there cheap Falafelwraps. If you like to go into a museum, you should try "Deichtorhallen" or "Kunst und Gewerbe". All in all, it was a really nice trip.

Posted: August 6, 2024
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Solo travel

Discovering Hamburg for the first time. It is an atypical city, very interesting with several aspects. I really enjoyed walking along the river and taking the public boat that allows you to discover the city. The architecture of the city as well as its monuments and churches are magnificent. I recommend spending at least 2 days there and if you are lucky with beautiful sunshine. Concerning the food, you absolutely have to try a fish sandwich on the port. On the other hand, it is a city that can be dangerous for a girl alone. Especially the area next to the station.

Posted: June 12, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
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Meet locals in Hamburg

Gloria

Gloria

About Me

Currently traveling through Central and South America around September/October. I’m looking for people who have been there or are from there to connect :)

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Greta

Greta

About Me

heyy my name is Greta! i'm from germany, i'm currently 18 years old and just graduated high school this summer. right now i'm backpacking italy until august 8th and then i'll go to france. if anyone wants to meet up or anything feel free to text me, i'd love to meet some more people! :)

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamburg safe?

The safety level in Hamburg is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4 out of 5.

Is Hamburg safe to walk alone at night?

Walking alone at night in Hamburg is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Hamburg?

Using public transport in Hamburg is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Hamburg?

The crime rate in Hamburg is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Hamburg?

Risk of being sexually harassed in Hamburg is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Hamburg is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Hamburg?

Risk of being physically attacked in Hamburg is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Hamburg?

Risk of burglary in Hamburg is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5

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

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Hamburg is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Hamburg?

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Hamburg is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5