Is Ireland Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Ireland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Ireland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 1.4% percentage of women in Ireland 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
Based on 96 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Ireland?
Caitlin
Galway
It’s changing slowly but overall after spending 4 years at college there I’ve never felt unsafe. Maybe it’s not the best idea to walk home in the dark at night. I can say I’ve done it many times and never felt unsafe doing so
Posted: August 11, 2025
Maria
Dublin
It's safe :) compared to other European cities. Just be aware of kids/teenagers called Nakers, they sometimes like making trouble. I live in Dublin City center and feel safe walking on my own at night.
Posted: August 8, 2025Dublin
While Ireland is generally a safe cou they for everyone to visit, Dublin is definitely the least safe area. I'm living in Dublin seven years and I was mugged once, lightly assaulted twice (all on my bike) and once had two guys try to pickpocket me. While I would walk home at night alone, sometimes I feel the need to change route or direction if I see people ahead that make me feel unsafe. Overall, safe to visit but be cautious.
Posted: August 1, 2025Dublin
Mostly safe but a lot of people with drug problems. Avoid groups of teenagers as there are many antisocial teenage gangs in Dublin who harrass tourists and others. Stick to busy well-lit streets and take a taxi if it's late at night. Ask for help if you need it, most people will help you
Posted: July 9, 2025Dublin
I feel people in Dublin are truly friendly and would like to offer you a hand when you have problems. I’ve been living here for six months and so far I did not get any assaulted or harassment. Life here might be a little bit quiet compared to the other major city in Europe, but I will say the pace here is really friendly to traveler.
Posted: July 9, 2025Is Ireland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 109 experiences from female travelers
Stephanie
United States
Dublin, Group travel
Dublin was... good. I had a fun time, especially with a group of friends—it’s definitely one of those places where the people you’re with make the trip. That said, it didn’t feel like there was a ton to do. We hit the usual spots, wandered a lot, and honestly spent a fair bit of time just trying to figure out what was worth seeing. My favorite part by far was the Book of Kells experience—super atmospheric, actually lived up to the hype, and made my little history-nerd heart happy. If you're into books, vibes, or just pretending you're in a fantasy novel, it’s worth it. Would I go back? Probably not.
Posted: July 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Safety in Ireland
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