Is Greece Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Greece

Safety rating

Safe
3.7 /5

Women living in Greece consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.4 /5

Women living in Greece consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

5%

On average 5% percentage of women in Greece 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 151 experiences

Safety rating:

3.7/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.4/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Greece?

Clara

Clara

Santorini

Santorini is a safe place where you can walk at night without problem, wear the clothes you like. It was very peaceful... I felt better than in France without any hesitation. People are so kind and very caring !

Posted: July 6, 2025
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Chania

Chania is overall a safe city in Chania and in comparison to Athens is much much safer when it comes to mugging. Women should be cautious anyway when it comes to sexual harassment. Incidents have taken place in the city and nobody should be blindly trusted even if the overall atmosphere is welcoming and warm. As in every country and city around the word, kindness could be just a mask.

Posted: June 26, 2025
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Camila

Camila

Chania

I felt really safe even after dark. Men are usually mostly tourists that seem to be respectful. They dont approach you out of nowhere, and they barely try anything which was awesome and made my trip super chill.

Posted: June 25, 2025
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Athens

Athens can be dangerous for women, especially at night. Incidents of harassment, groping in public transport, and even physical attacks have occurred in areas like Omonia and Pedion Areos. It’s not always like this, but it’s important to stay alert and aware — these things do happen.

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Regional Unit of Central Athens

My neighbourhood is pretty safe compared to others We have transportation near my house Its not exactly in the center of athens but its pretty close with transportation We have a police station about 20 mins away(if you go by foot)

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Volos

Volos is a relatively small town, not much going on tbh Have definitely been catcalled outside (it makes me sad that this is expected) but never felt particularly threatened. Generally, a pretty chill small town ig...

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Safety in Greece

Frequently asked questions

Is Greece safe?

Women living in Greece consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is Greece safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Greece 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 Greece?

Women living in Greece consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Greece?

Women living in Greece consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Greece?

Women living in Greece consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Greece consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Greece?

Women living in Greece consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Greece?

Women living in Greece consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

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

Women living in Greece consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Greece?

Women living in Greece consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5