Is Milan Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Milan

Safety rating

Moderate
3.1 /5

Women living in Milan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Milan consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

6.1%

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 81 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.2/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3.1/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A bit worried

How safe is Milan?

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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Streets are kinda dark and it doesn’t feel safe but in general public transports are good choice and people are nice. Try to avoid areas where are more foreigners than locals and do not have conversations if something feels wrong.

Posted: May 22, 2025
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Vitória

Vitória

Milan was an interesting experience - full of fashion, history, and a fast-paced energy. It’s a big, busy city with a lot to offer, but it didn’t feel as safe and relaxed as smaller places like Coimbra. You definitely need to stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas or at night. That said, I never had any real issues, just the usual big-city vibes where you keep your bag close and your phone in your pocket. I’m still glad I went and got to experience its unique style and atmosphere.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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I have been living here for some time and I can safely say that when you leave the city center, people can get a bit dangerous. I live outside the city center but use metro daily- nothing happens in metros but there were 2 instances in which i was followed to home, luckily my concierge guy helped me. at night, especially after 12- 12:30 am when metro's closed, just take a taxi.

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Is Milan worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 58 experiences from female travelers

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

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Anna

Anna

About Me

I am willing to offer the freedom and security I would like to receive☯️I love the concept of this app🌍 I am Italian🇮🇹 October 99, originally from a small town in Piedmont⛰️ For high school I studied in Genova, so in the week I was in a "college" with other people and from there I began to appreciate the dimension of community, hospitality and friendships in many places👪 I studied at the University of Turin and did an Erasmus in Amiens🇫🇷 I was never good with languages😅 but I realized that my curiosity about people was stronger than the skills I lacked🔆 Last year I did one Camino for Santiago by myself🎒 I am now in Milan and I feel it is the time of my life to travel, host, and continue to meet people all over the world🗺

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Maia

About Me

I love to travel and meet new cultures! My first intercontinental travel was when I was just a newborn and my mom gave me the love for meeting new culture and discover new wonderful places

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Safety in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Is Milan safe?

Women living in Milan consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.1 out of 5.

Is Milan safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Milan consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of being physically attacked to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Milan?

Women living in Milan consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.