Is Florence Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Florence

Florence is a small historic city. It's one of the most popular cities in Italy, but unlike the other most visited one, it is safer. I've never experienced harassment of any kind, also because it's enlightened and there is little poverty and menaces.

Never encountered anything shady. Keep on the main roads and all will be fine. Cat calling happens way less than other places. It is overall a safe city. I live close to the center and nothing has ever happened

I think Florence it’s a pretty safe city, you just need to be careful in really busy areas, to avoid any pickpockets. Also avoid the central station zone or “fortezza” during night. I’ve never had any issues but those areas can make you feel unsafe

Florence is a safe city (the center has always a lot of people, which helps), however, avoid the inside of the Cascine Park (people usually do and sell drugs there). It's a good city for a solo trip tho :)

Where I am, it is quite a peaceful area. I always try to return before nightfall, but in my experience, at least it is very peaceful. There are obviously dangers like being at the station in the surroundings at night, it's a bit dangerous but aside from this, let's say that I feel quite safe.

I have lived there for three years and I have never had any problems, not even returning alone in the evening, my fears come more from prudence but I have never been threatened. Public transport is very functional and quite quiet, only in the centre is there often the police to keep everything under control.

Very beautiful place. Have lived here for 2 months so far and haven’t had any bad experiences. Public transport is easy and it’s a very walkable city. I definitely would advise to look after your purse or bag though as anywhere in italy is known to have pickpocketers.

Most of the time, you'll be safe but someone with bad intentions could take advantage of you if you appear lost or drunk. In the crowded areas in the city centre there could be some pickpocket. During the night avoid railway station area and narrow and dark alleys. Cascine park only during the day.

Florence by night Is actually pretty safe, especially the public transportation. I would avoid the train station as it's always the weakest part of the city. Being a tourist city you have to be careful with the mugglers! Especially those that try to put braces on you saying that it's free then they'll ask for money for them. Also, in Italy most public areas you can legally use the bathroom!

I've never experienced violence in Florence, even walking alon at 3 in the night. Sure you still have to go through some verbal harassment (whistles and small word) but it is very rare nowadays. It's a really touristic city, so be aware of pickpockets, there are not a lot but you never know. I've never been robbed or things like that so I will say it's a nice city to travel alone. We're in Italy, so you will find macho guys!

Group travel

I felt really unsafe in the city. There are organised groups that follow people across the city and steal from you without you even noticing. They stole from one person from my group. The city is filled with tourists and scammers although the monuments look marvelous. But that and the food are the only 2 things good about the city

Family travel

I felt generally safe in Florence. The weather was fine in April although it could get rainy all of a sudden. I stayed at a Hostel close to the train station, 10-15 minutes to the main attractions. I loved the gardens, loved the florentine steak and the city vibes.