Is Hanover Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Hanover

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

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

Crime rating

Moderate
2.7 /5

Women living in Hanover consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 10 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not 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:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Hanover?

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.

Posted: March 30, 2025
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Brittany

Brittany

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.

Posted: March 27, 2025
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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 :)

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Lotta

Lotta

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.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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Savo

Savo

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.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Maxine

Maxine

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!

Posted: January 16, 2025
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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

Posted: January 11, 2025
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Anna

Anna

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.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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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.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Germany in generally is quite safe. Places like Steintor and Hauptbahnhof have a bad reputation though. I would not worry too much about it, keep an eye on your stuff and act assertive, and you will be fine ;-)

Posted: September 13, 2024
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Is Hanover worth visiting?

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

Posted: December 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2022
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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.

Posted: August 6, 2023
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Meet locals in Hanover

Zoë

Zoë

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Jana

Jana

About Me

hey! I‘m Jana, 18 years old and from Hanover in Germany. Soon I will be graduating from school and after that I am planning to do interrail with a good friend of mine. I looooove seeing new places, meeting new people and eating new dishes/food! I am so excited and happy for everything that is there to be explored!

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanover safe?

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

Is Hanover safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Hanover consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Hanover?

Women living in Hanover consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Hanover?

Women living in Hanover consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Hanover?

Women living in Hanover 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 Hanover?

Women living in Hanover consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Hanover?

Women living in Hanover consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Hanover?

Women living in Hanover consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Hanover consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

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