Is Iceland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Iceland
Safety rating
Women living in Iceland consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Iceland consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 16 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | 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 |
How safe is Iceland?
Brynja
Reykjavík
99% of violent crime in Iceland is done by someone that knows the victim so it is very unlikely for a stranger to attack. Most crimes are stolen bikes. Iceland is the most safe country in the world
Posted: May 28, 2025
Ciara
Iceland
Iceland is very safe. I've heard of phones being stolen in swimming pool changing rooms, and last year there was been a couple of domestic stabbings in Reykjavík. However, the fact that this was such shocking news shows how generally safe it is here. I hitchike regularly and have never had any dodgy experiences; Icelanders are friendly and helpful people. The streets in Reykjavík can be quite empty late at night, but it feels safe to walk alone. The biggest danger is the weather & water. Dress/pack appropriately, be careful taking selfies on the edge of windy cliffs, don't stand near the tideline on steep beaches when there's swell and you're all good !
Posted: April 21, 2025Reykjavík
Mostly safe, might be some pick pocketing in touristy areas. Most parts of the city are safe to walk around after dark, but be alert if downtown especially on weekends if very late. Most dangerous thing in Iceland is probably nature.
Posted: April 18, 2025
Wiktoria
Iceland
Nowhere is 100% safe but here is definitely safer than in most countries! I wouldn’t be worried in nature,walking back home or enjoying your evening in the park, the only time when I’m a little bit worried is Saturday night downtown in Reykjavik a lot of drunk people you never know.
Posted: March 28, 2025
Steinunn
Reykjavík
Reykjavik is a very safe place to be, just like everywhere else exercise normal caution. Don’t get extremely drunk, don’t hop into a car with random people all that. Not much street crime although it can happen.
Posted: January 30, 2025Iceland
I can walk alone late at night drunk at the club and be and feel safe. Men act like evrty lady out there. I can walk home alone late at night with no worries at all. No stress no worried at all. Men are jerks but stay in their lane.
Posted: December 27, 2024Is Iceland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 61 experiences from female travelers
Iceland, Family travel
It was one of the best trips I ever did! The nature is just amazing and breathtaking. Very diverse. The food was also very good for a vegetarian but it was (just like everything) a bit expensive. But good quality and I felt very safe there :)
Posted: June 2, 2025Experienced: September, 2023
Nayra
Netherlands
Iceland, Couple travel
Iceland was amazing! I went with my friend at the beginning of March in 2024, which is still the winter season. We rented a 4x4 at the airport and went on our way. The accommodation was booked in advance since Iceland is already really expensive and gets only more expensive at the last minute. We drove almost all of the ringroad. We went east towards Vik and the Diamond beach first. After that, we circled back to Thingvellir and Borgarnes. From there, we continued to Snæfellsnes and Akureyri. The north was our favourite part. We did a few mountains passes, always checking the road and weather conditions online. Make sure you bring enough water and snacks, and fill up your tank when you can. The weather can change in a heartbeat, and we found ourselves in some sketchy conditions. That being said, we did this with no previous 4x4 or extreme weather experience, and neither of us drove in the mountains before. It was definitely doable, and we felt extremely badass. In the end, we did 2500km in just 8 days. Iceland was gorgeous, like nothing I've ever seen before. It was like we had landed on another planet. Definitely would recommend it! Make sure to save up beforehand because €€€
Posted: May 7, 2025Experienced: February, 2024Safety in Iceland
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