Women living in Cork consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Women living in Cork consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 9 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Except the dumb and evil drunk people that are rare the city is safe. You don't have to worry about your stuff being stolen or getting rape, kidnap or mog. The people are very approachable if need be
Posted: March 22, 2025As a queer woman I feel pretty safe in the city walking alone during the day or night. Yes from time to time you may bump into some drunk jerks but they pretty much ignore you if you do so too. It is pretty much safe here
Posted: February 22, 2025Aisling
Cork is genuinely extremely safe for women. I have never felt unsafe or threatened, and I have never had any crime committed against me. I walk home alone at night often, and I have never had anything scary happen. I’m not saying it never happens to others, but that is not my experience.
Posted: January 18, 2025Cynthia
Cork is relatively safe, the odd bollocks once in a while but most of the time it's sound. Maybe a bit better if you're in a group, especially at night. A bit of common sense and don't provoke the large groups who are doing to show off for their pals, and you'll be grand.
Posted: September 18, 2024It is generally safer than Dublin. But recent years got a bit uneasy but overall i have no problems. The public transport has more female drivers. It is generally a small city and not so much things to do. City gets quiet after 10 pm. Not so many night life as well.
Posted: September 6, 2024Bogi
in general it is a very safe city, just be mindful of a few guys walking around the city centre who might be under the influence. the public transport, while unreliable is also quite safe, but there might be some rubbish or loud music around
Posted: June 4, 2024Being in Cork feels safe and comfortable! However I am conscious of the rise of the far-right and related violence. At night, people are often consuming a lot of alcohol or other substances, which makes me try to stay away from men if I am alone.
Posted: May 10, 2024Céline
Never been attacked or threatened. People are generally friendly even when drunk.i am a woman of colour and feel safe when going home after dark, the only thing i worry about is the rain, now that is scary 😂
Posted: April 10, 2024Anna
Russia
I can recommend going out of the city to the countryside-Fota Island, great place to feel united with nature, hike in the woods, and see the giant wildlife zoo, where you can see kangaroos jumping around the woods! I was fascinated with the giant trees and garden with rare trees, which are all very old, and looking like from fairytale! Also you will be very safe in the countryside even hiking alone in the woods. Cork itself is pretty safe too in the centre, but not so much in the periphery, we went 10 minutes walking from city centre towards the periphery and there were no shops, no people, only one very wreaky pub and an a drunkard who followed us for several minutes telling us something incoherent.
Posted: April 11, 2025Roisin
Mid 20s Irish Girl currently living in Cork, Ireland and trying to see as much of the world as possible
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I’m a solo traveler looking for unique experiences and the hidden gems that only locals know about. I love walking around new places, trying local food, and discovering new vibes. Always open to great conversations and connecting with like-minded people who appreciate the beauty in the small, unexpected moments of a city. If you’re up for exploring off-the-beaten-path spots, I’m your girl!