Is Iceland Safe for Women?
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 20 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | 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?
Hanna
Reykjavík
City center is quite safe and you don’t really need to worry about any harm coming to you. The nightlife can be a bit wild at times but nothing you can’t handle. Recently there has been an increase in pick pockets at popular tourist attractions but if are mindful it is perfectly safe.
Posted: August 11, 2025
Ena
Laugarvatn
Absolutely safe, not for a single moment did I feel threatened. People are willing to help if you need it. LGBT is absolutely accepted.
Posted: July 3, 2025
Sesselja
Reykjavík
Its a pretty safe city but the crimes are going higher. Sexual assaults when partying down town and murders. Partying down town never leave your glass and don’t trust strangers. Just be awere that’s these things happen.
Posted: June 25, 2025Reykjavík
I’ve been working here for three months and it’s probably the safest city I’ve ever been in. No matter the time men don’t bother you. I’ve never been catcalled. I can leave my things in public without worrying they’ll get stolen. There’s also not much police around which personally gives me a sense of safety and ease.
Posted: June 20, 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, 2025Is Iceland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 63 experiences from female travelers
Iceland, Family travel
Golden circle of course, the national archives is a very good museum on history (þjoðskalasafn), if you are driving go to skogafoss waterfall while touring the nature and visit skogasafn, a very fun museum and a look into culture. Hiking is beautiful there. Please try to learn the language a little, though most people speak english, our language is shrinking and learning simple thing like hello (hallo), thank you (takk) is nice to do.
Posted: August 9, 2025Safety in Iceland
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