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 715 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?
Giorgia
Ferrara
During the day I fell safe, but you can never be sure. It’s a peaceful city and I usually don’t feel in danger. I’ve never experienced any armament but you can never know it’s always important to stay alert and be careful, no matter where you are.
Posted: May 31, 2025Milan
I always feel quite safe but please be careful in some areas. I personally have never had any problems anywhere in Milan, even in some area that are not the best for safety but it's always good to stay careful. If you travel alone pepper spray is always a must, in Milan and anywhere else.
Posted: May 31, 2025Busto Garolfo
When I'm walking alone in the street I feel quite safe especially during the day, and I prefer If there's someone else walking too. So it's better If I'm not alone in the street. During the night, I'm a little bit scared so usually I stay in a call with someone.
Posted: May 30, 2025
Giulia
Monte Urano
Monte Urano has a small and close knit community and is located in a quiet, hilly Italian region, Marche. It's like Tuscany but with less amenities and attractions. Food and weather are great. It's a good choice if you're looking for a safe and natural area next to the sea.
Posted: May 29, 2025Milan
It's not that safe to stay in Milan nowadays, expecy if you are a woman. But it's totally possible to do it, just be careful and avoid certain areas at a certain time. Try to avoid navigli or central station during night. Prefer areas like duomo or garibaldi. Beware of pickpockets on the metro and for the rest, enjoy and have fun!
Posted: May 29, 2025Is Italy worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 507 experiences from female travelers
Milan, Group travel
we were 5 girls staying in the outskirts of milan. we did not feel safe at all. we always got catcalled anywhere we went, even on public transportation. we were even followed home one time. i wouldn’t recommend going alone. please be safe
Posted: May 30, 2025Safety in Italy
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