The safety level in Heidelberg is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.8 out of 5.
The crime rate in Heidelberg is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.2 out of 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.
Based on 5 reviews
Safety index: | 3.8/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.2/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.2/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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, 2024Ines
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, 2024It’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, 2024Heidelberg 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, 2024Fabia
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, 2024Val
Argentina
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, 2024I 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, 2024Dela
Friendly, passionated, open minded, clean, well travled, very outgoing. i love different cultures,animals, i can be very talkactive like to chillex and just to enjoy the peace where it is :). I love to travel and meet other people! Learn new things! I like to be enspired by different cultures and people!
Shirin
I'm doing a gap year and trying to travel as much as I can! Whenever I travel I like to go to places where it’s not too touristy and where you can actually see what the place is like and how the people there live their lives. Right now I’m doing graphics design and I’d be happy to meet fellow artists and designers wherever I go! If you come to Heidelberg I’d be open to give you a tour or just meet up (It would probably be more fun than those tours you have to pay for). I’m looking forward to meeting people 🫶 so feel free to pm me!