Is Hanover Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Hanover

I've been living in Hanover for 5 years and had very few unpleasant interactions. Of course, a certain level of caution is advised for women who travel alone, but that goes for any bigger city. Overall I feel save here and enjoy living here.

Hanover is somewhere in the middle when it comes to safety for women. As everywhere there are safer and not so safe areas. I would recommend using my guest bike over walking, especially if you're planning to be out at night.

Hannover is generally a safe city where I feel comfortable exploring. However, around the main train station (as in most German cities), you’ll often notice groups of homeless individuals and those dealing with substance abuse. While they usually keep to themselves, their interactions can sometimes be loud or might cause some disturbances. There’s a consistent police presence in these areas, which helps maintain a sense of security. By staying aware of your surroundings, especially near the train station, you can confidently enjoy all that Hannover has to offer.

Hannover is like most big cities in Germany not the safest, but if you don’t stay at the trainstation or “steintor” area, then you’re good. As a woman, I wouldn’t walk around in the dark tho. But I also wouldn’t do that anywhere else so… stay safe :)

It Always depends on the corner of town, but in most ares its not a problem to be outside at night. As i women i try not to do it as much alone but in generel its quite safe. Though its one of germanys highest ranked criminal cities.

It is not the overall safest place but it’s also still mostly safe to walk around. I wouldn’t recommend to walk around really dark places without street light. I mostly call a friend when walking home at night.

Hannover is all in all a pretty safe place. Just some areas especially around Steintor and Raschplatz I wouldnt recomment to go alone as a female in the dark. I already did it and nothing happened it is just not a nice feeling to be alone in this places!

Hannover is a pretty safe city. Just don't go to Steintor or the central station at night. Weird people there. Otherwise it's a little weird because most of the time it's just things that get broken or cars somehow suddenly being on roofs?? A little weird

I feel safe in Hannover most of the times even when walking home alone during the night. The public transport is very convenient in my area, so you get home easily. The street lights are bright enough to feel comfortable walking home at night.

In Hannover, the drug and crime rate is quite high. I don't feel very comfortable being out alone, but it could be much worse; it's particularly bad at the main train station and at Steintor. However, there are also many police officers around for security reasons.

Solo travel

I felt safe, but most of the food was greek or Schnitzel there was almost no other kind of meat, it was really cold even if it was august and there was not much to do, just going to the mall and stuff like that, I did like an asian place that had "red curry rice" in the hannover train station mall, it was the best food I tried there, and after 2 years, I still miss it

Couple travel

I think Hannover is a great city to travel. It’s big and modern, which attracts me a lot. I’ve definitely had a great time there. And also I love the buildings there. It’s not single but different kinds of. I love this Variety. It’s like the people there, from different countries and have different views.