Is Heidelberg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Heidelberg

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Heidelberg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.2 /5

Women living in Heidelberg consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 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 6 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.2/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not 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

Is Heidelberg safe for women?

I feel quite safe most of the time. The couple of exceptional incidents I’ve encountered seem to relate more to my race (Asian) than my gender. Overall safe to use public transport and very safe to explore the city center as a solo female traveler.

Posted: November 9, 2024
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Heidelberg is very safe when it comes to stealing or general violence. I don’t fear being sexually assaulted. You could walk around anywhere during the day and feel safe alone. When I’m walking around alone at night I do tend to feel uneasy but that’s just my common sense. I have never been harassed when walking around alone at night in most of Heidelberg (even the main train station). However there is an area where this doesn’t apply to. Sexual harassment might occur at night in the old town especially when it’s the weekend and especially where the clubs are. Even if you’re not going to the club area (untere straße) the hauptstraße will be filled with (drunk) partygoers who might could catcall you/ follow you around. But nothing worse than that.

Posted: August 12, 2024
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Ines

Ines

It is really safe. You can walk around at night without being worried. None of my friends experienced any violence. I don't know any.area you shouldn't go. Maybe be careful wben invited to a private party into one of those fancy houses in the old town. Could be a student fraternity, going to the party is probably fine but I heard you shouldn't go when they want to give you a "tour" of the house.

Posted: July 4, 2024
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It’s a small university city with beautiful views. Overall it’s quite safe, even after midnight there’re always some students on the tram. But still wouldn’t recommend walking alone after midnight, especially around the Hauptbahnhof.

Posted: April 27, 2024
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Heidelberg is a safe place for travellers. There are people around most of the time so you dont have to worry about being alone in the night or so. The public transportation is quite safe and there's no any cases of harassment.

Posted: March 26, 2024
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Fabia

Fabia

One of the safest towns in Germany with very low crime rates. Especially in the inner city you will feel very safe and most things are in walking distance. Public transport is okay if you live a little further away and perfect if you stay in the city center :)

Posted: March 21, 2024
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Is Heidelberg worth visiting?

Val

Val

Argentina

Solo travel

My first time in Heidelberg! I had the time of my life! Such a beautiful place. It started cloudy but then it was so sunny! I didn't try the food or buy anything, I was so enhanced by the city, that I just walked through it! There is a lot of nature and it felt super peaceful. I recommend paying a visit, it's so worth it.

Posted: June 9, 2024
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Solo travel

I would define recommend Heidelberg, it has good authentic food and historical old buildings. There is a castle with a wonderful view. It is one of the places you should not miss when visiting Germany.

Posted: May 17, 2024
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Emilia

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Heidelberg safe?

Women living in Heidelberg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Heidelberg safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Heidelberg consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Heidelberg consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg?

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