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
1.7 /5

Women living in Leipzig consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 33 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Leipzig?

Stella

Stella

I'd desribe Leipzig as a fairly safe city. If you have a car, it might get stolen tho. As I woman, I often travelled alone or with friends at night and felt safe most of the time. I'd avoid the central station at night because there are lot of drunk people on the weekend.

Posted: May 12, 2025
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Mia

Mia

If you don't go to the most crime areas (like Eisenbahnstraße) you should be fine. In general Leipzig is quite safe and has good public transportation. But still at night there can be uncomfortable situations.

Posted: May 3, 2025
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In my experience it is a safe place with nice people and good food. As a woman you have to be aware about your surroundings, but I would not be worried. In the dark you should choose places that you feel safe

Posted: May 2, 2025
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Isabell

Isabell

I have been living in Leipzig for 9 years and feel very comfortable here. The city is very open, and many people welcome individuals from all cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. Of course, like in any city, there are some areas where you don’t feel as comfortable. I mostly spend time in the south and west of the city and generally feel safe and at ease, even when I’m alone and regardless of the time.

Posted: May 1, 2025
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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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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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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 3.1 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 4.2 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 1.7 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 2.3 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 1.6 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 1.3 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 1.1 out of 5