Is Athens Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Athens consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Athens consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 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 66 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Athens?
If you travel in known places it's pretty safe. But, if you walk in more empty or sketchy places (and there are a lot of them) then keep an eye out, especially if you are alone. Also, the Greek police probably won't help you so don't rely on them. Stay safe queens 🙏
Posted: August 13, 2025
Mariana
Athens is a fairly safe city during the day, at least in my experience though stares and the occasional catcalling is something to be expected sometimes. Is not a big pick-pockety city (nothing like Barcelona) but I would be careful with my stuff and who I give my phone or camera to for pictures especially around touristic areas. I always drive or take a taxi home when it's after midnight and I have more than 5 minutes to walk to where I want to get. I avoid quiet streets and yeah, I would say I'm worried about harassment in the night.
Posted: July 23, 2025
Mel
The center of Athens is overall safe but you have to be careful in which neighborhoods you end up because if you leave the touristic places it can become rly unsafe. I don't really feel comfortable walking alone at night so I would advise caution
Posted: July 18, 2025Athens 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
Georgia
Although I don’t live exactly in the center of Athens, I live in an area close to it, and I can say that Athens at night is quite dangerous. It’s best for us girls not to walk around alone at night. And if you’re out for a drink, always be careful with your glass!
Posted: June 1, 2025Is Athens worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 61 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
I feel safe.It was such a good experience for me as it was my first solo travel.I felt so powerful and selfconfidence. I have also enjoyed a lot. It was nice to decide by your oen where to go and see.
Posted: July 16, 2025Experienced: June, 2022Safety in Greece
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