Is Ireland Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Ireland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.2 /5

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

1.4%

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 98 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Ireland?

Ireland

It's definitely not the safest place, especially the big cities and at night. People can get very weird. (especially men). Solo women and women who may look foreign can get targeted more. I recommend not going alone.

Posted: September 3, 2025
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Dublin

I stayed in three different hostels in dublin and I felt safe in all of them. I often stayed out alone way till after dark and never experienced an uncomfortable or dangerous situation till now. The people in irland are nearly always very welcoming and friendly or at least the people i got to meet. It was said to me that the north side of dublin is a dangerous area but I also stayed in a hostel there and spend some time on that side and didn’t notice a difference. Overall I would say dublin is a very friendly city.

Posted: August 23, 2025
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Caitlin

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
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Maria

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, 2025
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Dublin

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, 2025
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Is Ireland worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 113 experiences from female travelers

Dublin, Solo travel

I did a solo travelling trip to Dublin in July! Stayed at Clink i Lar hostel which was very lovely with its central location, common spaces, private curtains beds. The hostel was very commercialised though and didn’t feel as warm and friendly as other places I’ve stayed. I did a walking tour, went to the National Leprechaun Museum, did James Joyce Ulysses walking tours and more! It is definitely a lovely location to solo travel too and at the right hostel you can meet people and go to pubs - I definitely recommend Dublin!

Posted: August 29, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Safety in Ireland

Frequently asked questions

Is Ireland safe?

Women living in Ireland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Ireland safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Ireland consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Ireland?

Women living in Ireland consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5