Is Heidelberg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Heidelberg

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Heidelberg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.3 /5

Women living in Heidelberg consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 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 17 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.3/5Very 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:

1/5Not 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

How safe is Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is a student city, since we have a big university here, meaning there are a lot of very cool young people :) also it’s quite touristy, because of the popular old town and its castle. from my experience i would say it’s a pretty safe city, but of course you are never completely safe from some questionable people (men🤨😂)

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Bibi

Bibi

Heidelberg is a pretty safe city in Germany. It is a university city which is why a lot of students live here. Overall Heidelberg isn’t such a big city which makes it safer as well. I feel safe walking alone at night and I’ve never heard that anything happened to my friends or family.

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Heidelberg is quite safe - nevertheless, as safe as the city may be, there are parts of the city and times / situations of course that require a little bit more attention - but nothing you wouldn't be aware of as a woman anyways.

Posted: May 10, 2025
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Beatrice

Beatrice

Heidelberg is a peaceful student town. It's very beautiful and also is a big attraction for tourists and international students. Therefore it is very safe. Sometimes of course things can happen but it is very rare to hear or experience. Not to be worried at all.

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Heidelberg feels very safe if you go to the right places, and even at the bad ones, u feel fine. The safest places are the old town but at night there might be a lot of drunk people because of the untere Street. The only place where I don't feel safe safe is at the Stadtwerke, and that's because of the drug users there, but otherwise, I can't think of a "dangerous" place in Heidelberg. I lived there all my life, and I had like a few incidents that were not that great but nothing major.

Posted: April 15, 2025
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Heidelberg is a very safe city where you can feel very safe. As in any city, men can be pushy at night when they are drunk, otherwise it is fun to live in Heidelberg. It is a clean student city where it is worth visiting the Heidelberg Castle

Posted: March 10, 2025
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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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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 4.4 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 4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Heidelberg?

Women living in Heidelberg consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 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 1.3 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 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