Is Naples Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Naples

Safety rating

Moderate
2.8 /5

Women living in Naples consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.9 /5

Women living in Naples 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 10 experiences

Safety rating:

2.8/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.9/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

2.9/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.9/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.5/5Moderate

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Naples?

It's safe as long as you walk during the day, always keep your belongings in check and stay quiet, lol. not so safe for night walks, if you don't speak even a little bit of Italian, and also if you wear your backpack on your back, and you put money or phone in it, you most probably will lose it, and the police won't help you at all to find your belongings. last night I was out for a walk and a complete stranger approached to me, I said I don't speak Italian but he kept talking to me anyways, I guess he wanted money to buy a ticket to Sicily - 18 Euro 🫠 made me repeat myself a couple times that I did not have it with me. no matter how many times I said that I did not speak Italian, he still kept going. also, almost like 4-5 friends of mine got their phones stolen in the last 2 months. the post building got shattered and destroyed by the locals, because they sheltered a beaten up guy. I guess you must stay in your line. not too safe for women with SA experience, every mid aged or old man calls you bella, does not matter you like this or not. around garibaldi, it's not even safe in the day light, you might come accross fightings every evening, and the police cars and god knows. I thing the center of the city is much safer,but the places I've lived, I usually don't go outside after 9 PM 🥲

Posted: February 11, 2025
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It depends on the neighbourhood. I would say generally it is safe, but one has to beware of pickpockets. I am content with the public transport, it is quite clean and organized and I wouldn’t consider it dangerous.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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In Naples you need to pay attention and have open eyes , people will always help you. Never put your mobile phone in your pocket and put visible expensive things. No accept presents because they can ask you money. Say Grazie and go

Posted: January 28, 2025
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Naples it’s a beautiful city but there are some places that are unsafe.Clearly people that lives here knew where to go and where to stay chill. For enjoying my city there are also many places that are unknown for most of the people.

Posted: January 26, 2025
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Naples is not known for its safety but in the last years it's grown to change for the better in some places it's better to NEVER go alone or after dark but in the majority of the city i don't mind walking alone at night

Posted: January 26, 2025
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I don't think it's a city more dangerous than others, many stereotypes aren't so true. But it is still a large and very complex city. Often, I don't feel safe; in the past, I was even attacked by a group of kids for no reason. But the greatest fear is definitely being robbed: in Naples, we would never leave anything unattended, the trust among citizens is very low. And the police are definitely not very cooperative.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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I feel pretty safe strolling around Naples' historic centre, even in the surrounded areas, but at night and expecially near the stations such as Garibaldi or Centro Direzionale, you should pay attention 24/7.

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Mena

Mena

Naples is a chaotic city but I think it’s not unsafe as everyone thinks, in fact it is safer than a lot of big cities in Italy like Milan or Rome. In Naples you can eat delicious food basically everywhere but I do have some recommendations to avoid tourists traps and to save money.

Posted: July 27, 2024
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It isn't vrry safe, but if you know where to go and keep your eyes open, it's pretty fine. Just keep attention and don't go to isolated places, maybe ask locals the best bars/places where to go and everything will be fine!

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Is Naples worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 50 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

It is a beautiful city especially. The trip is so much better when you add Sorento or Positano to the route. I was fine traveling with my friends. But some of my friends had some unfortunate incidents in the city so I suggest you to be very careful. But there is a lot to see and a lot to eat. Probably the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in Italy. You’ll have a great time as long as you’re careful.

Posted: February 7, 2025Experienced: May, 2023
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Mulu

Mulu

Italy

Couple travel

I felt safe because I was not alone. There are many things to see such as the sea, Vesuvius, Pompeii, many churches, wonderful squares and also beautiful sights. For those who love nightlife there are many bars and discos. Our budget was 500€ per one for 1 week, there are many accomodations on booking.it It is well served by public transport, the food is very good but not very cheap( make the booking before to go on a restaurant or pizzeria if you don't want do a very long line)

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Meet locals in Naples

Eleonora

Eleonora

About Me

Hi! I'm Eleonora, an Italian student from Napoli, I'd like to do language exchanges with both English and Spanish, but also meet up with new people and show you my beautiful city! 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈

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Ylenia

Ylenia

About Me

Hi! I'm Ylenia from Naples, Italy. I have many hobbies and interests such as painting, sculpting, doing my nails and makeup but also traveling. In 2024 I visited many places and i would love to travel even more this year. If you would like to meet calm, joyful, creative, friendly and silly people, and you have a place to stay, please contact me, I would love to meet new people! Know that I'm available to accompany you to discover my city through food and art, Naples is amazing! ♡

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Safety in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Is Naples safe?

Women living in Naples consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Is Naples safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Naples consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Naples?

Women living in Naples consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Naples?

Women living in Naples 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 Naples?

Women living in Naples consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Naples consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Naples?

Women living in Naples 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 Naples?

Women living in Naples consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Naples consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Naples consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5