Is Hannover Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Hannover consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Hannover consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 8 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Hannover?

Hannover is a large city where people from many different countries live. You can taste flavors from various cultures and participate in different events. However, unfortunately, the crime rate is high. Therefore, one needs to be careful here.

Posted: September 13, 2025
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There are a few parts in the city centre that I would avoid (especially as a woman and if you're alone), but besides that, it's fine. Even in the parts that I would avoid, there usually won't happen anything, especially not more than getting insulted or catcalled. Overall, I would say it's pretty safe.

Posted: August 9, 2025
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Like any other city, there a places in Hannover which are best avoided after dark as a single woman, like the city centre after shop closing, the area behind the main station and certain residential areas. Public transport is safe, even late at night.

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Steintor, Linden and near main Station are the unsafe places. But morning and afternoon is it ok. Sometimes there are drunken guys in main Station at night, but as Hannover is a big city, there are always passer-by.

Posted: June 3, 2024
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Annalina

Annalina

Most people are nice and you can feel Safe in public Transfer but as a Girl you should Not Walk Alone at Night in small darf Streets. Stay in places where a lot of people are. Germany is Safe but here are also Bad people like in every Country

Posted: May 10, 2024
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Hannover safe?

Women living in Hannover consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Hannover safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Hannover consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Hannover?

Women living in Hannover consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Hannover?

Women living in Hannover consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Hannover?

Women living in Hannover consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Hannover consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Hannover?

Women living in Hannover 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 Hannover?

Women living in Hannover consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Hannover consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

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