Is Munich Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Munich

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Munich consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Munich consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 114 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A 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:

1.3/5Not 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 Munich?

Georgie

Georgie

To me I never experienced any crime, to myself or friends. I am living at the central station. And even there I feel safe. But its because the police is very present in this city. They are everywhere.

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Even in very crowded city centres at day some people yell at you and what an argument. Doesn't matter, if you are alone or in a group. Especially when you're a woman. They stare and sometimes don't let go. Especially when it's dark and you're out clubbing wouldn't go alone. The best is to go with a man

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Nara

Nara

You can walk alone in the middle of the night. Everyone who is visiting Munich has a great time. If you leave things in a cafe no one is going to take it. Munich is one of the safest cities in Europe.

Posted: June 7, 2025
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Fabienne

Fabienne

i’m from berlin and munich feels so much safer. i always walk home alone at night and i‘m an anxiuous person but i feel safe. but i also live in the city center. but my friends here also feel really safe.

Posted: June 5, 2025
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Munich is a very safe city, also to travel alone, there are just some parts of town, that are not advisable to go to, especially at night, like Neuperlach, messestadt or the train stations. The public transport is also fine, same here at night it can be a bit scary and it's always important to stay cautious about ur surroundings

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Katya

Katya

really safe city, harassment happens but it more like exceptions to the rules. i can walk at night and in the areas where is no light and most likely nothing will happen to me. of course there are freaks who make you feel unsafe but not as much as in other cities i’ve been to

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Is Munich worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 25 experiences from female travelers

Pauline

Pauline

Canada

Solo travel

Munich is fun! The transportation is easy to figure out, and I enjoy going to the grocery stores to get my food. I have limited travel experience, but I felt safe here. You will enjoy it if you like museum hopping, and drinking beer! Lol

Posted: June 13, 2025
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Maddie

Maddie

United States

Solo travel

I loved my time in Munich! I got to experience many of its wonders - singing along to YMCA and John Denver at Oktoberfest, stumbling upon crazy cool landmarks like a palace and cathedral just by wandering around, and even learning that sea urchins have Zelda-boss-eyes and some fish have arms? My 4 days there were fantastic, filled with fun, new friends, beer, and pretzels (I actually prefer American pretzels). I felt very safe in Munich, even at Oktoberfest when squashed between thousands of people in the beer tents. Only one man tried to hit on me and multiple people stepped in to stop him. I made friends there quickly, though we parted ways at the end of the celebrations. I wasn't out at night except for taking the u-bahn back to my airbnb, which felt very safe even though I was quite tipsy. The ability to get around easily was AMAZING. Munich, and my subsequent trip to Berlin, made me fall in love with public transportation even more than I already was. I didn't need to rent a car - I could even get to the castle (Neuwaschstein? Sorry I totally forgot how to spell it) from Munich within 1.5 hours on a train. On my last day there I also stumbled upon an anti-fascism and pro-LGBTQ protest, which I joined for a short time. Happy to see people around the world fighting for what's right! The Munich Zoo was also great with large exhibits for their animals. Many of the primates looked bored and skinny though, which makes me worried about their health. All other animals seemed very well taken care of. The only downside to this trip was my Airbnb, where I was promised a single private room and was instead given a bed in a dining room of an apartment where multiple men were staying. The host left food out on the kitchen counter which collected flies and smelled after a few days. I tried to spend most of my time outside of the Airbnb, and really should've canceled and stayed elsewhere. I would highly recommend Munich for its architectural beauty, safety, ability to get around, and if you can make it - Oktoberfest!

Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: October, 2023
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Munich safe?

Women living in Munich consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Munich safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Munich consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Munich?

Women living in Munich consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Munich?

Women living in Munich consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Munich?

Women living in Munich consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Munich 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 Munich?

Women living in Munich 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 Munich?

Women living in Munich consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Munich 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 Munich?

Women living in Munich consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5