Women living in Ireland consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Women living in Ireland consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
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.
Based on 90 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: | 2.1/5 | 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: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
I’ve only lived in south Dublin, I can say it’s a very peaceful and nice neighborhood, I’ve only ever been not sure abt my safety because I’m a women and I know I’m never 100% safe and have experienced SA somewhere else
Posted: June 24, 2025Milou
Overall, I feel Dublin is quite safe. It definitely is a city and crime (like theft) happens. There are also homeless/addicted people, but they don’t bother you. Just be aware of your surroundings and the places you go. I’ve never felt unsafe, and I’ve walked home last at night. Be smart with your belongings. Don’t have valuables in easy to pick pockets of your clothes/bags.
Posted: June 24, 2025As someone living in Dublin, I’d say it’s generally a safe city. You do get some petty crime, especially around busy central spots, but violent crime isn’t common. Just stay aware like you would anywhere.
Posted: June 18, 2025There’s a lot of creeps around certain areas like north of the city and around bus stations, apart from that, it’s generally safe. Like any city, you always have to keep your phone and valuables out of site while walking to avoid getting pickpocketed. I wouldn’t say that it’s super common but there’s a lot of drug addicts around the city who will try to take a phone if they see it in a pocket.
Posted: June 18, 2025Irish men do not wolf whistle or harass you. Women can wear skirts and dresses and feel ok. You can walk around with your phone, obviously there are certain rougher areas, like inner city where you have to be more wary. But overall it's fine.
Posted: June 17, 2025Dublin is mostly safe so long as you avoid the antisocial crowds and shady alley ways where other individuals troubled with drugs gather. Public transport is not the best and can be bit crowded at times but overall safe enough to use at all times of the day.
Posted: June 15, 2025