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
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 91 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:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.1/5A 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?

In my opinion, Milan is not a dangerous city. I feel afraid only when I am alone at night. As in every big city, there are some issues with crimes such as rape or theft. As a local I don't feel scared when I'm using public transports or when I'm walking in the city.

Posted: July 3, 2025
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I spent 2 days in Milan during my Italy trip. I generally use public transport- trams and metro to travel in city. After 10pm the streets felt in-safe. I was cat-called a LOT. Random men just come up to you & start saying things even after you tell them to go.

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Anto

Anto

It is important to be careful in Milan as in any other big city. The central areas can feel safer. Public transportation works well and I recommend using it. I'd recommend being more cautious at night

Posted: June 20, 2025
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It's not easy to feel safe while walking alone in the city, especially at night and especially if you're a young girl. There are many things to worry about, also there's a high risk to be robbed, especially in the metro stations.

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Morgane

Morgane

Based on the area you're in you surely feel safer or unsafe, but overall almost everywhere you get to experience catcalls, people being physical without much consent and pickpockets daily (the last one especially on public transport)

Posted: June 9, 2025
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I think it’s a pretty safe city even though some areas can be a bit more sketchy than others, but overall subways are very safe and I guess walking alone at night does not feel that scary. Avoid train stations at late night.

Posted: June 8, 2025
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Is Milan worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 63 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Everything was fine but i didn’t like that it’s hard to find places to eat during some hours(like 16-17) became a lot of places are closed for some rest( Mostly people are kind and easygoing. Little bit expensive food in crodwded places

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Runaune

Runaune

Namibia

Solo travel

Milan was such a beautiful city not much to see but there are nice old buildings which contain a lot of history,however it was too hot 🥵 so if you’re coming around this time be prepared bring your hats ,water bottles fans stay ready and cool .

Posted: June 24, 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 2.6 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 2.1 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.