Is Oldenburg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Oldenburg

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

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

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Oldenburg 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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A 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:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Oldenburg?

It is a very calm and quiet city. Besides the sadly normal catcalls nothing ever happened to me and I feel totally safe walking in the city at night,also because the city center is very small and therefore easy to overview

Posted: June 7, 2025
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It's pretty safe. Most of the crimes happen in the city or between people who know each other. There have recently been a few violent crimes during the night which all happened in the city center. We have lots of stuff on our terrace, which is accessible from the outside and nothings ever been stolen.

Posted: June 5, 2025
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Theresia

Theresia

Oldenburg is a really cute, safe and lovely student city and the safest place I ever lived at (I’m kinda commute from Bremen to Oldenburg and used to stay longer in multiple states of the US ), very recommended !

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Leonie

Leonie

I have never experienced a situation, in which I felt uncomfortable. Once this changes, I will give an update. I feel safe walking alone at night and I would not be worried if a friend told me they leave the front door unlocked or even open. However, that is only my personal experience.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Jana

Jana

It’s a small city with a lot of students living there and a really nice atmosphere. This it is pretty safe for everyone, including women to travel to! Of course I’m always aware of my surroundings, but I walk my dog after dark every day and after partying I ride my bike back home without being worried :)

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Oldenburg is quite safe! Most of the streets have good lighting and there are also cabs especially for women! The people watch out for each other and a lot of pubs have a special awareness „concept“!

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Safety in Germany

Frequently asked questions

Is Oldenburg safe?

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

Is Oldenburg safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Oldenburg consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Oldenburg?

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

What is the crime rate in Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg?

Women living in Oldenburg consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5