Is Leipzig Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Leipzig

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 29 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Leipzig?

Marishka

Marishka

Generally very safe! I’d stay within city borders because the outskirts are very right wing. Not safe for WOC. The East of Leipzig has a very high crime rate including sexual harassment and drugs. Avoid if worried. But also lots of students living there and a very big activists scene. Overall I feel very safe in Leipzig.

Posted: April 21, 2025
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I would recommend that Leipzig is a safe city. Even in summer there are a lot of people outside late in the evening. I would prefer to go outside with people you know god, that you can feel safe even in the dark.

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Leipzig is generally a very safe city, I've lived here for 4 years and only experienced one incident that was a bit scary. However, since this is East Germany, any women in colour might want to be a bit more cautious. The situation is not as bad as in the countryside, but unfortunately we've had some developments with xenophobia and racism recently. That being said, Leipzig is a very leftist city, so it's definitely a lot more safe than other places in the East.

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Lena

Lena

Leipzig is a safe City, but I live here my whole life and I'm not really objective. There are a few destricts, which are less safe than the centre. But overall I feel really safe compared to other cities in Germany

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Louisa

Louisa

the safety in leipzig is very high depending on the area of course but usually i feel very safe also alone. there are always a lot of young and nice people outside and a lot of places where you would find help if you feel unsafe.

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Leipzig is quite a safe city. I never experienced any situation where I didn’t feel safe or was afraid of anything or anyone. I often walk home alone in the night or use public transport in my own Never hat a weird situation.

Posted: February 12, 2025
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Leipzig is a really safe city with plenty of young people! I can recommend to always use a bike, especially at night, so nothing bad can happen to you! There are a few people who seem to be scary, because they have a drug or alcohol issue, but often they don’t notice you, and just in case you can always run away from them, they will have no chance. Maybe you can avoid some places like Grünau or Paunsdorf in the evening, because sometimes there are weird people, but all in all i felt nowhere else that much safer than in Leipzig :)

Posted: February 11, 2025
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safe if you visit city center, but some districts feel fishy; wouldn’t recommend visit Eisenbahnstraße alone. clubbing is pretty safe. robbery is not common, except for bikes. man are decent, never felt male-gazed

Posted: January 19, 2025
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It’s pretty safe in Leipzig. Of cause there might be some parts where it’s dangerous especially at night, but overall I’d say it’s safe to be out and about. I even walk home alone from the city enter at night. Public transportation usually is also safe.

Posted: January 11, 2025
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I believe Leipzig can be a very safe place. The people are kind and open. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, you’re rarely left to deal with it alone. There are some places you might prefer to avoid or where you should be prepared to encounter unusual behavior, such as Eisenbahnstraße or the main train station. It’s also better to be with someone at night. Overall, though, I feel safe here.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Is Leipzig worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Leipzig is a lovely city, with a culture and alternative people. If you visit Leipzig i can recommend the Kulki and the Cossi - two beautiful lakes! Also don’t miss the food hotspots like Karl-Heine or Karl-Liebknecht Street! :)

Posted: February 12, 2025
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Valeria

Valeria

Germany

Solo travel

Good overall, just stayed there some hours honestly. Not so good ice cream but great people. Also beautiful buildings and would definitely recommend visiting the mall on the middle of the city, it has many MANY internationl shop's. Just loved it!

Posted: September 3, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Lena

Lena

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Hi, My name is Lena and I'm from Germany, Leipzig. Currently I'm 21 years old.

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Marishka

Marishka

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lesbian feminist studying occupational therapy in leipzig 🩷

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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Leipzig safe?

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

Is Leipzig safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Leipzig consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Leipzig?

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

What is the crime rate in Leipzig?

Women living in Leipzig 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 Leipzig?

Women living in Leipzig consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Leipzig consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Leipzig?

Women living in Leipzig consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Leipzig?

Women living in Leipzig consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Leipzig 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 Leipzig?

Women living in Leipzig consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5