Is Crete Safe for Women? Crime in Crete
Safety index
The safety level in Crete is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Crete is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety index: | 2.7/5 | Moderate | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
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How safe is Crete for women?
Is Crete safe to travel?
Based on 8 experiences
Solo travel
I recently undertook a 19-day trip to Crete, spending 7 days in Ammoudara, Heraklion and 12 days in Rethymno. I would recommend skipping Heraklion and instead choosing to go to Chania and Rethymno. Ammoudara is close to the beach and has good connections with the airport and city center, but as a solo traveling woman, I felt very unsafe. Even in broad daylight, men would stop and stare, shout ambiguous comments, honk, go up on the sidewalk to look me straight in the face. I never experienced a physical assault, but it was very uncomfortable and I wasn't able to go out after 10 pm. Other solo traveling women I spoke to had similar experiences. I have previously visited 6 Cycladic islands, Athens, Chania and Rethymno alone and never felt unsafe, so I believe that such behavior is limited to Heraklion and Ammoudara.
Posted: May 19, 2023Solo travel
Crete was amazing. I was there last fall. There is so much history, which is so different from continental Greece, plus Knossos, the ancient palace that became the birthplace of the legend of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. Crete was great, ultra safe. If you are a history lover, Crete will satisfy you.
Posted: April 11, 2023Is Crete worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 8 experiences
Solo travel
In my opinion, this is the most Greek of the islands. However, it is not particularly green, it is rather rough and full of rocks. Here you can experience the most Greek hospitality. If someone loves to try local cuisine, this is the ideal island. In many taverns, you feel as if you are eating dinner with family. Before the meal you get bread with olive oil, and after the meal dessert/fruit and a small bottle of raki. Usually this is complimentary or for an additional 1 euro per table. The island has long sandy beaches, small little isolated ones, and the famous Balos Lagoon. You can also find historical sites and trails through gorges and mountains. Beautiful historic towns like Chania or Rethymno with charming streets. Although it is popular, the island has a quiet atmosphere and you can encounter goats everywhere.
Posted: December 24, 2023Solo travel
I went to Crete last July and it was incredible. I stayed near Chania for 5 days and rented a car. Balos Lagoon was amazing. I also went through Samaria Gorge, which was outstanding. I visited Elafonisi beach as well, but honestly, it didn't impress as much as Balos did.
Posted: May 22, 2023Meet locals in Crete
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