Is Italy Safe for Women? Crime in Italy
Safety index
The safety level in Italy is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.8 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Italy is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 185 reviews
Safety index: | 3.8/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.3/5 | Moderate | |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 2.2/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.3/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.9/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Italy for women?
Kezia
Milan
Milan isn't really safe these days especially for tourists. Be careful in duomo, touristy areas and metros as there are a lot of pickpockets. My apartment got robbed earlier this year, so be careful and always keep the keys slotted in
Posted: September 10, 2024Rome
I don't think it's the safest city, it's not safe to go around by yourself at night. Avoid the main train station at night (and be careful with pickpockets during the day), avoid metro stations at night
Posted: September 10, 2024
MARIA
Palermo
Better to not being alone. Walk Always with a friend if you are not a local. But if you walk alone dont talk and dont watch, dont give the chance to reply. People most of the time are just annoying. But if they continue be aggressive or weird
Posted: September 10, 2024Venice
Venice is a safe city, because of tourism the authorities keep it very safe. You may see some socially marginalized people in the area next to mestre station but overall you can feel safe moving around at night alone as a woman
Posted: September 9, 2024Milan
Lately crimes have been more frequent and I don't feel it's a safe city anymore, these for sure some zones that are safer than others but I don't suggest to move alone at night. During the day its pretty okay to go around and still better avoid some not so good zones. I suggest staying in the center but still be VERY aware of your belongings people love to steal especially in crowded places and in the subway
Posted: September 8, 2024Meran - Merano
Meran is a little city. During the day it feels verry safe. At night it feels a little different. But if you are not completely alone you won't feel uncomfortable. But the Public transport is a safe way to travel.
Posted: September 6, 2024Lana
Lana is a village that feels verry safe. Even at night I feel like I can go to places alone without fear. Especielly public transport is a safe way to get from one places to the next. There are many cameras on buses and I never had a bad experience.
Posted: September 6, 2024
Margherita
Bologna
Bologna is a city with a lot of inhabitants. There are many students, so during the academic year you will find always people at night around in the center. I feel quite safe walking alone here, but still I heard about stories of violence. As a queer person it’s safe, you can feel free to express yourself and your love openly.
Posted: September 5, 2024
Araceli
Citta della Pieve
Città della Pieve is quite quiet, as are the other villages and surrounding areas. Since I lived here, I have never felt in danger, I have never felt that anyone was chasing me or bothering me. The natural areas nearby are very quiet and safe.
Posted: September 4, 2024La Spezia
La spezia is a safe place where nothing happens really. You never know who you find at night. I would avoid the train station area. Otherwise, you can feel comfortable walking around the city both in the day and night
Posted: September 4, 2024Is Italy safe to travel?
Based on 63 experiences
Eve
Germany
Milan, Solo travel
My experience in Milano was very nice. I stayed with a local women and had the best time ever. I visited beautiful streets and the monuments like the dome or the galleries. I felt safe overall and the people where very nice!
Posted: September 12, 2024
victoria
United States
Rome, Group travel
Rome is gorgeous. I would definitely recommend just walking around the city to get a feel for the atmosphere. Eat as much gelato as you possibly can and definitely check out the Vatican. I felt safe there when I was 17 with my group.
Posted: September 11, 2024Is Italy worth visiting?
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Ester
Czech Republic
Galliate, Solo travel
I did an Au-pair job there for almost 3 months. I have lot of experiences from it and I learnt some italian words, there is language course. Beautiful city with really kind people. But not much people speaks english so if you want to make friends and you don't know italian, go to bigger city.
Posted: September 6, 2024Experienced: February, 2023
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Malta
Trapani, Solo travel
Great solo travel experience. It was my first. Found myself doing lots of great activities like taking the cable car to Erice visiting by Ferry an Island called Favignana. Enjoying site seeing and great food . Made wonderful experience
Posted: August 23, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Meet locals in Italy
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