Is Karlsruhe Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Karlsruhe

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Karlsruhe consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 18 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Karlsruhe?

Mika

Mika

As a queer person, I've never experienced any assault, harassment or unsafe behavior in Karlsruhe. Not in public transportation or at night. All in all I'd say it's pretty safe. There are a few spots you should avoid at night tho, for example Oberreut or Werderplatz but the Train Central Station is very well lit and safe.

Posted: April 25, 2025
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Pretty save to be honest. I am living here since a child! Its good to live with kids, we have a lot of safety checks and police cars driving around. Theres many ppl here from all different ages- which makes me feel much more save!

Posted: April 10, 2025
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Karlsruhe is overall a very calm and safe city. Avoiding the south-west side area and what's closer to the main train station. People are overall very respectful and no big incidents to report from my side.

Posted: April 6, 2025
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I perceive Karlsruhe as a very safe city, especially when you are taking the bike everywhere like the locals do. There are a few playes that might seem a little, little bit sketchy (Europaplatz, Werderplatz), but the rest of the town neber gave me weird feelings regarding my safety.

Posted: April 2, 2025
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Karlsruhe is fairly safe, except for Oberreut (known for crime and right wing mindset) I don't know a friend whose house has been broken into or who has been robbed here. For the nightlife I can tell from.personal experience that most mainstream.clubs aren't safe, but the techno/gothic clubs are safe. (Gotec+Nachtwerk). The bars I've been to yet, are pretty okay, no unwanted touching. Overall, I've mostly experienced catcalling here, especially alone at night, but not more.

Posted: January 29, 2025
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Amira

Amira

Karlsruhe is a very safe city. You can get anywhere very safely by train or bus. The trains often run at night here. The crime rate is low in Karlsruhe. The people are friendly and helpful. It's relatively quiet here.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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It is pretty safe if you know which areas to avoid at what times. I have had some problems like harassment, also sexual assault. I would not go out at night alone, especially to certain areas. Stay safe ladies

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Marlène

Marlène

It is allover very safe! You can easily walk after dark at night, I would just keep your eyes open as always and public transport is also safe. I got harassed only once and two men were helping me get out the situation. So I can definitely say the people here watch out for each other.

Posted: December 28, 2024
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Claudia

Claudia

It is safe to walk everywhere where the stores are still open (so let's say until 8pm) after that, even if this city is small and safe, as a Women I highly recommend not walking home alone. Specially if the streets are empty. I have experience situations where I didn't feel safe, so please always be careful, no matter where you are.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Very safe! No need to worry at all. I have been walking around lately at night and things have been great. I have never come across anything remotely similar to any form of danger or threat in Karlshure.

Posted: December 23, 2024
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Mika

Mika

About Me

Hey I'm Mika, I use they/them pronouns. I'm currently unemployed but volunteer in a local animal shelter and do activism fulltime. I love exploring new cultures and learning new things. I've been traveling alone for 3 years already but always in my home country germany, now I want to expand a little bit :D

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Sandy

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Hi, I'm Sandy from Karlsruhe, Southern Germany. I love traveling and meet people from all over the world.

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Karlsruhe safe?

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

Is Karlsruhe safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?

Women living in Karlsruhe consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

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