Is Dublin Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Dublin

Safety rating

Safe
3.8 /5

Women living in Dublin consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Dublin consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 20 experiences

Safety rating:

3.8/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Is Dublin safe for women?

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ann

I think it’s quite safe here. Usually I won’t worry about someone rob my phone when I’m walking on the street. I have been here for 3 months and never met something horrible even I once went home at midnight. Most of people are friendly and kind here, maybe sometimes need to worry about teenagers? I heard about that they will hit strangers, but I haven’t met.

Posted: December 10, 2024
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Dublin in general is very safe. But the crime is getting higher in the last couple of years. I recommend always walk with someone, specially night time in the city center. Public transport is great. Ok.

Posted: August 6, 2024
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Dublin is a great city people are very nice however there is racism, in certain areas of the town. But over all the teens are the ones causing trouble or else things are quite safe. As an ethnic minority I do get scared sometimes but it’s only in certain areas of the city and not everywhere

Posted: August 1, 2024
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Jaqueline

Jaqueline

I love Dublin, is safe, but in the south of the city, the city centre is starting to be robbed, teenagers attack strangers. I feel safe on the bus and at night but in specific areas in the south, the north is not.

Posted: July 9, 2024
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Truthfully, since the recent riots, all I see is more hate on the streets from locals. They seem to not like immigrants here but I am also black so I worry more than a white skin immigrant. That being said, the city remains vibrant and majority of older people keep smiling but their teenagers seem to be high on whatever God knows.

Posted: July 4, 2024
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Like most cities now a days - things feel a bit unsafe! Be careful, and be mindful. In saying that, there are wonderful people here of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Be mindful of racists/homophobes/dodgy men because the world has gone weird with he rise of such people

Posted: June 22, 2024
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In the suburbs, it's very safe. In the city centre during the day as well. I have walked home at night in company with no issues. I guess that there are areas that are sketchy, but you just need a bit of common sense.

Posted: June 1, 2024
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City centre at daytime is alright, definitely was better few years ago. Many junkies and thieves ruined image of capital. Just stick to crowed and open places,keep your phone and bag firmly and there's nothing to worry.People are nice and helpful so feel free to ask anything you need.

Posted: May 22, 2024
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I think Dublin is very safe for female travellers if you stick to basic safety procedures. Stay in well-lit-up areas, grab a taxi if feeling unsafe, keep up to date with local news. Dublin has a good transpired system

Posted: May 21, 2024
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Olivia

Olivia

People are good here. I have been living in Ireland for the past 24 years, I was never assaulted or harassed. There are some delinquents teenagers from north of the city , they sometimes cause trouble but really it is rare that a tourist is involved. I particularly stick to the south of the city because I feel the atmosphere is nicer.

Posted: May 12, 2024
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Is Dublin worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 40 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Amazing holiday, overpriced but still loads of fun activities to get upto, like the Guiness tour. The pubs are amazing but overpriced. I would avoid going to the typical touristy pubs in the winter months as they are packed!!

Posted: November 11, 2024Experienced: November, 2021
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Solo travel

My experience in Dublin was verry positive. The city is a great place for solo travelers and the people are verry friendly. I can really recomend going hiking along the coast, if you can. The night live in Dublin is great but I do not recomend going alone (I went with someone else)

Posted: September 6, 2024
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Safety in Ireland

Frequently asked questions

Is Dublin safe?

Women living in Dublin consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is Dublin safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Dublin consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin 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 Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Dublin?

Women living in Dublin consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5