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 93 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 |
How safe is Ireland?
Dublin
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, 2025Dublin
Mostly safe but keep general street smarts about you. Some parts of city centre may become slightly unsavoury after dark, but in general no worries walking around at night (while buses are running). Although of course like all big cities there are some some streets to be wary of
Posted: July 8, 2025Dublin
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, 2025
Milou
Dublin
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, 2025Dublin
As 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, 2025Is Ireland worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 108 experiences from female travelers
Bety
Czech Republic
Dublin, Solo travel
Unsurprisingly it was raining during my stay in Dublin. Ireland's main city was full of pubs with overpriced beer. But one thing I very much enjoyed was the museum of Chester Beatty! Free entry, free toilet, many very interesting things to see and a very lovely rooftop! Totally worth a visit!
Posted: July 29, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Ireland, Solo travel
Where can I start You have Guinness factory Leprechaun factory Temple bar Everything is within reach Johnny foxes in the Cullen mountains is an amazing unmissable night out you can get the bus there or if drive up you can drive also
Posted: July 26, 2025Safety in Ireland
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