Is Palermo Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Palermo is considered moderate, with an overall safety index of 2.8 out of 5.
Crime rate
The crime rate in Palermo is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.3 out of 5.
Violence index
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 3 experiences
Safety index: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Palermo?
MARIA
Better to not being alone. Walk Always with a friend if you are not a local. But if you walk alone dont talk and dont watch, dont give the chance to reply. People most of the time are just annoying. But if they continue be aggressive or weird
Posted: September 10, 2024It's safe if you follow a local's guide or if you are walking in groups after dark specially. Although I would say that there are some areas that are to be avoided the rest of the areas are particularly safe. Although being a tourist I would suggest to watch out for your belongings and traps from local vendors.
Posted: August 5, 2024Is Palermo worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
I had a great experience while visiting Palermo. I felt safe and it was so easy to get to know new people. There is also large expat community which organise regular meetings and activities
Posted: September 5, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Deniz
Netherlands
Group travel
I went with a mixed friend group, and we stayed at a quite central location. Although it did get dark at night as it was not surrounded by crowded areas, both during the day and at night, I did not encounter any situation that made me feel unsafe.
Posted: July 10, 2024Meet locals in Palermo
Fatima
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Hi I'm Fatima originating from Pakistan but currently living in Italy for my education. I'm not gonna bore anyone with long paragraphs or interests lists, just I'm an easy going person open to having diversified experiences, loves nature (obviously) and can dance all night. 😅 So far I have traveled to multiple places in Italy and am excited to start my solo journey in Europe with learning different cultures and expanding knowledge, with a peak interest in engaging conversations regarding politics and social issues. (If you are open) That's it for now, later I'll see you on the other side. 😌😉
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