Is Ireland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ireland
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 2.1 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 81 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | 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: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Ireland?
Noemi
Ireland
Maybe the safest place to go. No doubt. I never felt so safe. By night or by day. I’m talking about Dublin, Galway and the surrounding. Feel free to go and you won’t regret it. I am a straight woman but I think not even lgbt+ people would have problems
Posted: May 28, 2025
Carolyn
Dublin
I have been living 3 and a half years here and for me it is a pretty save city. I haven’t had any kind of problems till now and I always feel save even walking during night. Public transportation is not the best regarding punctuality but if you are staying close to the city center it is really easy to walk around.
Posted: May 25, 2025Blanchardstown
Some areas are safe while others are not. Stick to the village or the shopping centre. Do not go towards Mulhuddart or Clonsilla alone, especially at night. There are sometimes groups of teenage boys that hang around at night. Try to avoid them as they might harrass you. Other than that, mostly safe. You don't have to worry about being bothered or mugged during the day.
Posted: May 19, 2025County Kerry
It’s generally very safe overall, with lovely attractions and friendly people. There is little crime, but as with any city, it's wise to be aware of your surroundings. Overall, it is a safe place to visit for solo travelers and for those who have never visited Ireland.
Posted: May 16, 2025
Mimi
Dublin
I have to say I only go to the city once in a while (I live in a tiny town), but overall it is a dirty city where the suburbs look a bit dangerous. Also people drink a lot there (it is their pub culture), and it is also common to get high, so you can find people saying random things on the street
Posted: May 16, 2025Is Ireland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 100 experiences from female travelers
Nox
France
Dublin, Group travel
I felt fairly safe in Dublin especially with a groupe but I wouldn't recommend going too far north. Otherwise there are cops around town who are there to help. The city is very expensive especially accommodation wise. The food is fine, maybe not very local but it's good
Posted: May 7, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Safety in Ireland
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