Is Greece Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Greece
Safety rating
Women living in Greece consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Greece consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
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 18 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Is Greece safe for women?
Heraklion
Heraklion is a small city in Crete, Greece near the sea. It's considered very safe, I don't feel any threat at all walking alone at night wherever I am in the city. I would suggest heraklion as a destination for all ladies travelling.
Posted: December 16, 2024
Markella
Exarcheia
Exarchia is one of the central areas of Athens. Like any city center, you need to be careful there. I haven't experienced an incident where I felt insecure, but other people have mentioned it to me.
Posted: December 12, 2024
Paraskevi
Omonoia
During the day this part of Athens is like any big city. Everything changes during the night though. You will see many people with drug addiction problems, drunk people and in general you won't feel safe at all.
Posted: December 10, 2024Athens
Athens is not the ideal place for locals, but there are many areas that are actually safe and even safer for tourists. You just need to be careful of the location you’ll choose and your transportation and you’ll have a great time here.
Posted: December 3, 2024Athens
It is safe to walk alone during the day. Ensure that you are cautious after dark hours. For after dark hours, it is very safe to walk on the main shopping street called Ermou street, in Monastiraki area, Thiseio area, and outside the Parliament The area of the city centre called Omonoia is not so safe to be there night time. Be aware of the pickpockets, particularly in the train/metro/buses.
Posted: November 29, 2024
Amaryllis
Thessaloniki
Normally in the center of Thessaloniki is pretty safe, some neighbourhoods are not that safe though. Mostly on the west side. I wouldn't recommend wearing headphones or listening to music really loud without the understanding of your surroundings especially on the night. Sometimes there could be some catcalling from guys in the street but it's not something dangerous or something you should be afraid of.
Posted: November 24, 2024Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is a safe and very welcoming city, in general. There are several places you'd better avoid walking alone, mostly in the dark. As always and everywhere, you should take care of your personal belongings. Mostly in these places mentioned above but also some popular areas, chanves being harassed (and then being told that they are just "flirting") (to be honest, mostly not by Greek guys) always exist.
Posted: October 31, 2024
Athina
Kalamata
Kalamata is a beautiful city for va t’actions but also for digital nomads. Everything goes so slow and people enjoy their life. It’s big enough to have everything but also not chaotic big so everything is easy
Posted: October 18, 2024Athens
It depends on the area. The city center is great, except for pickpocketing. Places like Xalandri and Kallithea are good, but peristeri and Victoria not so much at night. I recommend staying out of them when it gets dark
Posted: October 11, 2024
Marianna
Ioannina
Ioannina, Greece is a town with many students and really friendly people. The night life here is pretty great any day of the week especially on Saturday the roads are filled with people. I don’t mind going out alone or walking back home alone especially in the centre of the city. Of course you have to be careful and always there is a possibility of being assaulted but all you have to do is call for help and pretty much anyone will be there. I believe it’s one of the safest “big” cities of Greece.
Posted: October 6, 2024Is Greece worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 129 experiences from female travelers
Vivian
United States
Greece, Couple travel
Greece is probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. We did Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Mykonos. Highly recommend the Katikies Garden in Santorini (hotel). Also don’t feel intimidated by the ferry’s lines, they are surprisingly organized!
Posted: December 13, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Poros, Group travel
Felt very safe in Poros. However, there are quite many stray cats and I am unsure of the safety or hygiene concerns related to them. A city where most stay a couple of nights during a sailing or boating trip.
Posted: November 25, 2024Meet locals in Greece
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