Is Greece Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Greece

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Greece consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 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 106 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

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?

Mytilene

Its really cool in general. Really late at night there is a slight possibility of having someome wierd trying to talk to you and make you feel uncomfortable buy rare case. Other than that pretty cool town

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Dido

Dido

Thessaloniki

Central Thessaloniki is very safe even after dark and until about 2 am. Stay in bigger and well lit places. Avoid strange men and don’t get in any taxi with a different plates than the one you called. You should be safe that way. I haven’t been in the outskirts but I’ve heard from others that it’s not very safe to walk alone as a woman after 12 am as crime rates tend to be higher. Stay safe!

Posted: March 29, 2025
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cassandra.22

cassandra.22

Athens

Its pretty safe. Always depends in the area youre at. Most of down town is pretty safe, except a part of omonoia or a part of metaxourgio at night. Theres pretty much always people around even at night.

Posted: March 24, 2025
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Athens

Crowded places after sundown should be avoided if you're alone especially near the center. Overall, don't trust various people approaching you trying to sell you things when in areas like Monastiraki metro station. Greek police number 100. Stay safe !

Posted: March 22, 2025
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Fairouz

Fairouz

Athens

Generally Athens is considered safe in most areas. But there are a few areas that should be avoided especially during the night. Some of these areas are Omonoia, Metaksourgeio, Attiki. Do not book your stays in these areas.

Posted: March 19, 2025
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Mania

Mania

Athens

Some areas are safe some are not, better be safe than sorry. Be careful to not get caught with pepper spray because here it is considered illegal. Please carry something sharp like keys. Also be careful in dark alleys

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Larissa

Larissa isn't a very big city. When walking in the centre even late at night I feel quite safe cause there are usually people out either chilling at the squares or in bars. The more you go towards the edge of the city the less busy it gets so it might feel a bit more unnerving, but when it comes to the centre of the city you can walk around with no problem till quite late

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Thessaloniki

As a young woman, I feel safe walking home alone at night. I have been living in Thessaloniki for nearly 3 months, and I have never experienced offensive, harassing or disturbing behaviour from locals so far.

Posted: March 14, 2025
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Athens

Is fine but also should be aware There some regions less safe than other For solo travelers should check where you can walk at night and where you can not in advance Always keep in mind for peak pockets

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Athens

Personally I have never experienced something dangerous in Athens even thought I live in a sketchy area. But for someone that doesn’t know the streets and is not from Athens I think that has to be a bit more careful especially at night and avoid dark streets.

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Is Greece worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 156 experiences from female travelers

Grace

Grace

Italy

Athens, Solo travel

I stayed in the Safestay Hostel in Monastiraki and it was quite safe and inexpensive. It was also right by the metro station so it was easy to travel to other parts of the city. There are many people that will try to sell you things in the square but if you ignore them they will leave you alone.

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Thessaloniki, Solo travel

It is a really beautiful city which many different places. I had a really nice time and you get used to the city very fast. However after a few days it can get a little boring, since the city is not too big.

Posted: April 1, 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 3.8 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 3.3 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