Is Israel Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Israel
Safety rating
Women living in Israel consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Israel consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 14.9% percentage of women in Israel 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 42 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | 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 Israel?
Odelia
Yavne
A very safe small city, very quiet and very very low crime rate. I feel safe 24/7, not worried at all, everyone knows each other, but there is not much to do in this city as it is very small. to summarize, safe but nothing to do here.
Posted: January 18, 2025Israel
Safe in most of the country Talk to me and I will give you tips for specific places. In the north there is no problem at all. In the main cities also, but like every dense city you need to pay attention to your stuff and look if people look strange so don’t communicate with them.
Posted: January 18, 2025
Rana
Tamra
It is considered save but in the last couple of years the murder rate is high, for people from the lgbtq community i think is better not to visit, i didn’t see personally any attackson them and i think it is just bc they do not come here i know i how they think about it and i recommend u not to come and if u came hide your identity, otger than this i think it is safe
Posted: January 17, 2025Ganei Tikva
Ganei tikva is considered a very safe town to live in. We are located in the center of Israel and as a small town in this social economic area, the crime rates here are extremely low. But- this is still Israel, and although there aren’t Arabs in our town, if there are rockets from Gaza/lebanon/yemen, there is an alarm. But overall-it’s very safe
Posted: January 15, 2025Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tel Aviv can be scary, especially after dark and mostly in the south of Tel aviv. In the north it's fairly safe and there is nothing to worry about. But in the south things can get a bit scarier. I haven't experienced anything too worrying other than catcalls and the occasional follower, so carry some pepper spray and explore Tel Aviv!
Posted: January 13, 2025Tel Aviv-Yafo
Like every other big city anything is possible, but Tel Aviv is a homy Place with amazing people, lots of attractions but also with a lot of neglected places with stranger faces. As much as there are people that seem strange and you might fear, there are even more big hearted people who might help, reach out and always be there for you. Israel is a place of survival all together, so we locals are more than aware of our environment all the time and anywhere.
Posted: January 9, 2025
Elisheva
Haifa
The only threat could possibly come from members of terrorist organisations from Lebanon or Syria; locals are all super nice and friendly. There are zero problems walking the city at night, especially in the center. It's the most multicultural city in Israel, that has Ashkenazi, Sefardi and Mizrahi Jews living side by side with Muslim and Christian Arabs, Russians, European and Ethiopians, almost everyone is super nice to visitors and each other. The rockets also usually don't reach here so that's also a plus.
Posted: January 6, 2025
Anna
Haifa
Haifa is a very safe city. You can travel alone at night, the places to hang out is central and close to public transportation and students live there. The industrial zone is out of town. You can safely walk home at night. There is only one area preferd to avoid at night, and still it safe there. Just not pleasant. Man are not harrasing woman. There is not kidnapping. You don't have refugees inside the city.
Posted: January 4, 2025Israel
Well, before the war I’d say it’s pretty safe here since most of the people in my country are good hearted people that you find everywhere. Regarding the safety during this war, I still feel pretty safe because I trust the soldiers protecting us from the terror, of course there’s the issue of rockets launched at us but since we are in a cease fire I’d stay it’s okay right now. Just don’t travel too up north or too close to the borders or much in Jerusalem lol.
Posted: December 29, 2024Jaffa
It’s a neighborhood with Muslim arabs, Christian’s Arabs and Jews living together. There’s some action sometimes but overall I believe it’s the best example of coexistence there is in the world. I have lived here my whole life and think it’s a beautiful and super special place.
Posted: December 29, 2024Is Israel worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 21 experiences from female travelers
Chun
Taiwan
Israel, Family travel
I took my mom to Israel in June and we just spent some time with my friends there. We felt safe and people are amazing there. It’s my forth times to go to Ein Gedi and my mom’s first time. There are too many places worthy to explore especially some hidden gems brooks where only locals know. Don’t miss out the warm hummus, fresh fruits, and Arabic coffee in Damascus gate (First shop at entrance of the right ally)
Posted: August 27, 2024Jerusalem, Group travel
I went in 2016, so I felt relatively safe. It was with a large, organized group, so there were other people around at all times. We stayed in a hotel and then mostly explored the city on foot. This city is truly unique and I will never forget my visit. There is so much to explore and admire, the three days we stayed felt insufficient. I would absolutely recommend you visit.
Posted: June 1, 2024Meet locals in Israel
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