Is Milan Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Milan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Milan consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 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 98 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Milan?
Sara
Milan in the last years I'd say has become safer, BUT always keep both eyes open and be aware of the surroundings. There's more police around, for example in Central Station or Cadorna/Duomo, especially at night. The public transports are safe overall. There's a line (90 and 91 buses) that is known to be dangerous after a certain hour. The thing is that it's quite full of people sleeping there, cause it goes around the whole night. Just mind your own business and be near the driver. Overall, always keep your purse and personal belongings where you can see and feel them
Posted: August 15, 2025I've been living for 2 years and no safety issues at all. I don't live in the city center, i'm in a multicultural area but i've been Always feel safe. I use to come back home when the metro Is closed and all the public transport services are safe
Posted: August 7, 2025
Isabella
Milán is generally safe but I’ve heard stories of pickpocketing and theft especially at night in tourist or going out areas. I have had a lovely time so far but definitely men are quite forward. I’ve been followed while on a lime bike home before but just ignored it. Stay safe!!!
Posted: August 1, 2025Recently not so safe and always need to have 10 eyes around yourself Recently not so safe and always need to have 10 eyes around yourself Recently not so safe and always need to have 10 eyes around yourself
Posted: July 18, 2025Currently in Milan – such a simple, calm and elegant city. Unfortunately, my friend’s wallet was stolen, so I’m a bit more cautious than usual. Still trying to enjoy the beauty around. Yeppp thats all
Posted: July 11, 2025Is Milan worth visiting?
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based on 68 experiences from female travelers
Family travel
I kind of felt safe, because I also knew that people pick pocket in Italy a lot. I recommend going to see the old mall, it’s very beautiful but pricey shops. I also recommend going to the train Station, because outside there is a fun competition of rollerskating. Transportations was kind of hard, I recommend getting an uber if you are far away from your hotel/Airbnb. Otherwise it was a great place to visit I totally recommend visiting Milano, Italia. You can also find lots more fun stuff to do there.
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