Is Ireland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ireland

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
2.1 /5

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

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 93 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A 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?

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, 2025
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Dublin

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, 2025
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Dublin

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, 2025
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Dublin

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
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Milou

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, 2025
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Dublin

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, 2025
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Is Ireland worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 106 experiences from female travelers

Ryan

Ryan

United States

Galway, Group travel

LOVED GALWAY (even more than Dublin). It was super fun without feeling like just another city. Lots to do and the people were awesome. Irish pubs are the best everywhere, especially in Galway! Would 1000 percent recommend going.

Posted: June 26, 2025
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julia

julia

Brazil

Dublin, Couple travel

Dublin was great! Sabrina actually asked me to be her girlfriend in Phoenix Park, so it has a special place in my heart. 💜 We didn’t do much outside the Temple Bar area, we tattooed there so we didn’t explore much more of Dublin. If you go, plan ahead and leave 2 days max for the pubs and Temple Bar, that’s plenty of time to see everything. We found food and drinks very expensive there, and didn’t enjoy much of the nightlife. Also we did see a lot of people begging/high on the streets but we felt very safe the entire time (as brazillians this is not too shocking for us). The metro is really confusing but all of the trains are really new and fast, it’s not the cheapest but it’s worth it.

Posted: June 21, 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 2.1 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 1.9 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 1.6 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 1.5 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