Is Heraklion Safe for Women? Crime in Heraklion
Safety index
The safety level in Heraklion is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.8 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Heraklion is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2 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
Based on 3 reviews
Safety index: | 3.8/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 2/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Heraklion for women?
Heraklion is a really safe place to stay at. Im a news anchor at a local radio station and I'd say only a handful of crimes are being reported, especially against women. Public transportation is super safe. Walking alone at night is fine as well even though i dont recommend it in general (nowhere in the world, not just in heraklion) Haven't had any troubles tbh but im always aware of my surroundings cause you better be safe than sorry. Stay safe girls 💪
Posted: June 18, 2024I highly recommend Heraklion city for solo travellers!! It's quite safe and easy to explore the city on your own 😀. Especially in the summer nights the city centre is so vibrant and crowded that you will rarely feel isolated and unprotected.
Posted: June 1, 2024Heraklion is quite a safe place for female travelers. U can walk around at night with safety ( u just need to avoid some specific places) . Only problem is that men catcall with passing by cars , but no worry they won’t try to do anything physical
Posted: February 26, 2024Is Heraklion safe to travel?
Laura
Romania
Solo travel
Heraklion is a super cute and safe place to be! Walked everywhere but there are also some free busses you can take to go around. Otherwise, public transport is very convenient and safe. Lots to see, extra nice restaurants and everyone is extremely friendly.
Posted: April 11, 2024Meet locals in Heraklion
Lydia
About Me
Hi, My name is Lydia and I'm interested in animals, backpacking, books, culture, dancing, fashion, food & cuisine, health, languages, nature, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing
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Yiota
About Me
Hey there! I'm Yiota, a travel enthusiast from the lovely island of Crete, Greece. I'm 24 years old, a graduate psychologist, and I love art, baking, and dogs. I've visited 14 countries so far, and my first solo traveling experience was in Luxembourg! I enjoy exploring natural landscapes and strolling around cities. I'm really happy to have come across this travel community ✨🌈
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