Is Italy Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Italy
Safety rating
Women living in Italy consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Italy consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.4 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 6.1% percentage of women in Italy 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 739 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.4/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Italy?
Anto
Milan
It is important to be careful in Milan as in any other big city. The central areas can feel safer. Public transportation works well and I recommend using it. I'd recommend being more cautious at night
Posted: June 20, 2025
Inga
Benevento
It is soo safety place. I feel here very calm in every time of the day! I can walk here with my friends or alone in the dark without any fear and problems. Usually people here are so calm and helpful. Its no worries here.
Posted: June 19, 2025Turin
It always depend on the area you are walking through, anche the time ad night. If you always stay in the historic area there always are people who are ready to help, it’s not dangerous, it’s possible to get robbed but it’s a mahout city and it’s like everywhere alse. It’s just important to not get lost and go outside of the centre.
Posted: June 17, 2025Turin
Turin is a relatively safe city. As long as you are careful and aware you will be fine. At night you should keep your eyes open more than in the day. Public transport is more dangerous at night but still safe (a lot of my female friends use it even late at night). Generally speaking I would define Turin a safe city.
Posted: June 17, 2025
Gaia
Susa
Susa, where I live, is an italian village very safe. It is a small city where you can travel alone or with friends, spending your time in bars, eating good ice creams and visiting the ancient roman ruins.
Posted: June 16, 2025Italy
depends a little bit where are you going, big cities like Milan alone in the night are not safe at all, i did visit Rome alone and didn’t feel too scared to go around at night to be honest. Venice as well it’s okay
Posted: June 15, 2025Is Italy worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 527 experiences from female travelers
Julia
Poland
Rome, Family travel
Rome is definitely a pearl of history. There is a lot of delicious food there. If you like good coffee, then look for specialty coffee on the map of any city. I drank in the Roman “Faro” (name of coffee place). I liked everything. Every corner of the city is like a piece of architecture, but at the same time watch your wallets. I will say about my experience this way... Rome once and... that's enough) I know that many will disagree with me, but I liked the colorful Naples and cozy Bari more.
Posted: June 20, 2025Julia
Poland
Naples, Family travel
I fell in love with Napoli! diverse, contrasting, a pearl of history with three volcanoes. the birthplace of pizza! if you search for information about Naples on Google, you will find little good. yes, there are areas where you need to be careful, you need to watch yourself and your wallet. But isn't it the same in Rome or Barcelona? If you're going there, don't go for one day, and better not for two. You can climb Vesuvius. Hiking on a volcano! Wow, right? you can drop by Pompeii for a couple more hours
Posted: June 20, 2025Safety in Italy
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