Is Milan Safe for Women?

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
3 /5

Women living in Milan consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3 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 100 experiences

Safety rating:

3.1/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

3.3/5Moderate

Crime rate:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.6/5Moderate

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?

Marta

Marta

Milan is moderately safe if you know which parts of the city to avoid at night. Metro is safe, most of buses are not (90/91/92 lines running at night are well known to be unsafe). If you can, go around in groups.

Posted: August 29, 2025
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Milan has changed a lot during the last 10 years becoming one of the less safe cities for women to walk alone in Italy. I recommend not going around alone after dark and being always extra careful on public transport. Keep your things next to you and watch for pickpockets.

Posted: August 24, 2025
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Sara

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, 2025
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I'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
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Isabella

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, 2025
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Is Milan worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 69 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I visited Italy’s treasures Rome’s ancient ruins, Venice’s canals, Sicily’s charm, Milan’s fashion, and Lake Como’s beauty. Each city felt unique, making the trip truly unforgettable.i felt safe the people were so nice I’m definitely going back

Posted: August 23, 2025
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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 3.3 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 3 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 3 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 2.6 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.