Is Rethymnon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Rethymnon
Safety rating
Women living in Rethymnon consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Rethymnon consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 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 |
How safe is Rethymnon?
I was here during a peak season which was spring 2024 and it was pretty fine,I wasn't worried about going in the evening to the market to grab something but there was still cases when men were catcalling me or my friends or were following girls.
Posted: March 2, 2025
Anna
I think Rethymno is totally safe, I live here 3 years and I’ve never had a bad experience or heard any . All my friends live close to me so that’s a huge plus. The only thing is that the Cretan man sometimes are violent with other guys which scares me a bit but doesn’t affect me
Posted: February 25, 2025Is Rethymnon worth visiting?
Rana
Latvia
Solo travel
I've stayed in Rethymno, Crete from February 2024 till the end of may, and it's absolutely my favorite place. You feel the island vibes, but you're also in a city where everything is accessible (supermarkets, restaurants, car rentals, touristic activities). It's also very affordable in regards to a good life quality. I never felt unsafe there; however, I heard that on some beaches at night some men do drugs (but I never witnessed that myself). Main activities to do: go hiking!! There are lots of beaches and mountains close to Rethymno for hiking. You can also rent a boat for a few hours with your friends for an affordable price, jetski, ride ATV, fishing trips, and group boat tours to nearby islands! :)
Posted: February 27, 2025Experienced: January, 2024Meet locals in Rethymnon
Stella
About Me
My name is Stella and I'm a postgraduate student at the University of Crete. I have a passion for art and I love to travel and learn new things. Currently I can't let you stay at my house but I'm open to meet you and show you the town and the best local places. I love cats, camping, swimming and spending time with friends.
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