Is Galway Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Galway
Safety rating
Women living in Galway consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Galway consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Galway?
It is safe in many areas just not when walking alone at night in unpopular areas. I would always try to stay with someone. I have lived here for 18 years now and I have been followed in Galway only a few times. (Still not good but unfortunately it's almost normal for us women)
Posted: January 11, 2025Galway is a friendly vibrant tourist city which is safe to travel in. Lots of tours to join and solo travellers. Hostels are safe. I would recommend travelling here. It is a cultural city with lots of things to do and see for everyone
Posted: April 3, 2024Is Galway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 10 experiences from female travelers
Kia
Germany
Group travel
First things first, I had a great time in Galway. However I did not experience the night life so can't say much about that. During the day I felt completely safe, I did not travel alone but I was alone at times but did not worry one bit. I was in the cutest boba store ever, ate Asian cuisine in Ireland, which to be honest I did not expect to actually find and saw picturesque sights✨
Posted: January 9, 2025
Valentine
France
Solo travel
I was in Galway during the Christmas season. It was really nice. I didn't spend a lot of money, just for a matcha latte and a scone. It was my first trip alone and I felt really safe. I was hosted by a friend of my mom in a town near bye: Athenry
Posted: December 27, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Meet locals in Galway
Krista
About Me
Hi!! I’m student staying in Galway for the next few years. I’m from the states but I want to travel much more!!
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Meghan
About Me
I am a New York native currently studying a masters in Galway, Ireland for the next two years. I love traveling and have done a fair bit in my youth, I don't have any specific travel goals right now but I am always open to exploring the world!
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