Is Leipzig Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Leipzig

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Leipzig consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 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 20 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.9/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.9/5Safe

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:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Leipzig?

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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Fenja

Fenja

Leipzig is a City full of young leftish people making it a rather comfortable place to visit. You can find LGBTQ+ safe spaces like Bars, coffee, dancing Events or Clubs. Overall if you dont know the zones sexual harrasements and feeling uncomfortable as a women might Happen for example at night in Clubs in the City center.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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I feel safe in Leipzig. Of course there are a few crazy people you don't want to meet either day or night and also roads you tend to stay away from. But there is that in every big city. I go home alone at night and nothing ever happened to me. Many people help you when you need help, on the train you don't have to be afraid and burglary would never be with me either. I've lived here since I was little and I've never had anything stolen. The police are very represented and you are rarely alone on the street.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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It depends where exactly you are there ate safer places like Gohlis and Waldstraßenviertel and unsafer Plates like Eisenbahnstraße and Connewitz. Else it's a very nice city with a good mix of City, parks and some likes around the City. Everything is good reachable with the local transportation or by bike/walking.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Quinn

Quinn

Especially at the main station or for example the eisenbahnstrasse, there is a fair amount of sexual harassment, but t the main part of the city is quite save. I am generally not easy to scare of, so I wouldn’t say it’s the savest place, but for the most part it’s quite fine.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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All in all it’s a safe city. After dark I’m quite scared and I had bad experiences with aggressive guys in the club for example. I’m as scared as in every city or place where men are. I don’t know anybody who was in a really dangerous situation that escalated. When I was scared by male people walking behind me, I could always escape the situation. My girls and me always call each other at night. One special thing about Leipzig is, that here are more right winged people that in western Germany. So for example wehen I was walking with non white men, white men showed the white power symbol to us.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Lorena

Lorena

Pretty safe city especially if you know where to stay and which areas to avoid. South and west of Leipzig i can only recommend cause there are a lot of reflected and artistic people. Also the east is amazing and rich in different cultures and you can find nice events there! North is mostly boring

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Meral

Meral

I would describe Leipzig as a safe city, but of course there are times and places where is feels more or less safe. Around the central station it can get a bit dangerous at night because of people being drunk and impulsive the later it gets.

Posted: November 19, 2024
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It safe but we have to always be careful Krimilaty is more and especially at night should be more carefully Drugs are more through the year Safety by using trains is good School and work are is amazing Opportunities for new people are good

Posted: August 31, 2024
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It is really safe to go outside alone as a woman also at night. Just make sure not to go to Eisenbahnstraße at night alone. That street is not the safest but beside that, you don't need to be worried.

Posted: August 13, 2024
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Is Leipzig worth visiting?

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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Ashley

Ashley

United States

Group travel

I was in Leipzig to learn German. I didn’t work as hard as I needed to, but I recommend Leipzig. It’s pretty, calm, has awesome food, and has a lovely opera house. I would like to go back to Germany.

Posted: February 13, 2024Experienced: July, 2008
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Hanna

Hanna

About Me

Hi :-) I moved to Leipzig 1 year ago with my girlfriend Marie, I was living in Bordeaux before! I am learning German and love feminist self-défense and eating yummy food! I like to travel and meet new people and feel safe and at ease when I am in women-only spaces <3 see you soon!!

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Cindy

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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 3.9 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 2.9 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 3.9 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 1.2 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