Is Bologna Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Bologna
Safety rating
Women living in Bologna consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Bologna consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 40 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.3/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | 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 |
How safe is Bologna?
not that safe not a good idea at all to walk alone in the night avoid sketchy places and or shops just be with someone at all times especially it you're a girl and you'll be safe i promise there are better places to visit
Posted: May 29, 2025
Vas
People say it’s one of the most dangerous cities in Italy, but I felt totally safe. The streets around the center are well-lit and I felt safe walking around. The city has a vibrant student area and lots of young people. Overall I had a great experience and felt right at home.
Posted: May 19, 2025
Sara
Overall safe, especially in the centre because it's uni students territory. There are a few neighborhoods that are not particularly safe to walk in alone at night, for example: - Central Train Station - Pilastro - Barca - Bolognina
Posted: May 10, 2025
Francesca
Bologna is quite a safe place. Everywhere there are group of students which will always help you. There are just some places you must evitate at nieght: pilastro, barca, near scaravilli place (the place is ok, but the streets around could be dangerous), via mascarella are some of these
Posted: May 4, 2025
Marta
It’s a city full of students, but also a lot of clochard and people trying to sell you drugs. Piazza Verdi and piazza Scaravilli are hot spots where when walking at night you better keep eyes open and don’t stop. Overall it’s pretty safe, I’ve lived there for seven years and nothing happened to me
Posted: April 15, 2025Is Bologna worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Deniz
Belgium
Group travel
We stayed for one week and it was very nice because it was very safe. It’s a very tiny place so you can actually go from a point to another point very fast. We used taxis to go to our hotel and it was very safe. We used it when when it was night. I think the only thing is that people don’t really speak English and I think if you are a Muslim, it will also be hard because they mostly sell pork and sometimes it’s hard to find something halal. But the people are nice and everywhere you go is like a place that you can take a photo of it’s very pretty and I think if you search for somewhere that is calm and somewhere that you can be alone travelling it’s a perfect place.
Posted: May 30, 2025Meet locals in Bologna
Sara
About Me
Hi giiiirls I am first of all a girl's girl 💜 I will always prefer the company of other women and I'll always be there to support them. I'm a 24 year old working student, living in Bologna with three other roomies (I'm now in a double room). I'll be happy to show you around, give advice based on your necessities and interests, be a language partner and walk/stay with you if you don't feel safe being alone in certain places. Hyperfixations are: - Urbex 🧭 and exploring nature in general - Aurora, the singer - live music - playing and dancing folk music - Wicked, Killing Eve, Ghibli movies And a few others that you'll discover if we happen to know each other:) I am currently about to finish my Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, while working as an English Teacher and as a junior Project Manager. I volunteer for many associations that work with marginalized groups/communities (women refugees, people recovering from substance abuse, homeless, rehabilitating inmates). I'm also an activist and I participate in many demonstrations and projects regarding the instances I believe in. - transfeminist and queer♀️ - against colonization and genocide 🇵🇸 always looking for ways to decolonize myself - nature protector 🌱 for we are not into nature, we ARE nature
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Marta
About Me
Hi! I'm Marta and I'm 21 yo. I love travelling and making new friends. I'll always be down to show you around the city I study in, Bologna. I live here with 3 other male students (they're adorable don't worry) in a double room, it's not a luxury hotel I'll admit but the room is big and there is place for anyone who needs a place to sleep for one night or some more :). I'm actually from Rome so if you need advices I can give you some, if you catch me there i'll be happy to give you a tour. ☀️💕 !Momentarily not hosting because of University classes out of Bologna! 🙃
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