Is Rome Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Rome

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

Women living in Rome consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.3 /5

Women living in Rome consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 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 31 experiences

Safety rating:

3.4/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.8/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.5/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.3/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.1/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Is Rome safe for women?

I don't recommend walking alone at night If you have to, it's safer to be in a group like 4-5 people, especially where the place isn't in the light. There are safe places and dangerous places, it depends on the location.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Alessia

Alessia

It is quite safe, but you still need to be careful in general with your bag and pockets wherever you are. I haven't experienced particular gender violence, catcalling happens. It's better not to respond (unfortunately) because often the Romans are stupid and persist, making it worse.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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flavia

flavia

i think It depends on the area where you are mainly, for example the center is very controlled there is a lot of police but under the metro (any subway line) risks to often find pickpockets who besides stealing you could also attack if you try to defend yourself. As for the city itself, I repeat that it depends on the area and the schedules, unfortunately as every city even rome has bad neighborhoods but they are often areas neighboring the city (not tourist) so I would not worry more than necessary,

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Sofia

Sofia

The city is generally safe, though there's plenty of pickpockets on the subway and you should always keep your belongings close and pay a lot of attention to your surroundings. The subway is open until 11:30 pm on a weekday and until 1.30 am on Friday and Saturday, so if you need to move around the city there are night busses on which there's usually plenty of people, they're safe if you're with someone else but I wouldn't take them by myself if it's really late (from like 1 am).

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Ana

Ana

It's definitely not safe, mostly because there is a bad education of male species. The think they're above rules and can and have to dominate woman's interests. Be safe when u visit rome With love ana

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Rome is a quite safe city for girls. Even the stations, althouth not very well served by police, are not dangerous and you can walk down the streets with no hurries. Shops unfortunatly are closed at night

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Nicole

Nicole

Roma is kind of a safe city. Of course is a lot big and has a lot of people, but during the days is ok, only at night it will come more dangerous especially DON’T GO to Roma Termini station after midnight!!! And sadly we still have a lot of pickpockets, in the metro (most)…

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Antonella

Antonella

walking around Rome at night is completely safe, but it depends from the zone. All of the areas are full of character and very lively, even after the sun goes down. Prati is the most safest area, but you have always to be prudent

Posted: November 15, 2024
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I don't think it's the safest city, it's not safe to go around by yourself at night. Avoid the main train station at night (and be careful with pickpockets during the day), avoid metro stations at night

Posted: September 10, 2024
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It depends on the neighborhoods, but generally I don't feel safe at night walking the streets alone. In the city centre it's beautiful but it depends on the street one is walking and in the metro stations I always pay attention

Posted: August 29, 2024
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Is Rome worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 79 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

I recommend you to book some experience in advance because there are many many people in there. Also, is good to just walk around the city for move yourself from a place to another. The city is just beautiful. You can feel quite safe but anyway pay attention, there are many tourists 🤷🏻‍♀️

Posted: December 6, 2024
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Daniela

Daniela

Spain

Family travel

We had a great family time. We went to Vatican City, which was a great experience for my mom. We needed to rent a car, so it was really safe and comfy for us since we heard the train wasn't that safe. Best decision ever—we were able to travel to other places in Italy.

Posted: September 29, 2024
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Chiara

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Aiza

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Hey girls,My friends call me Aizayyyy (they love to add as many "y"s as they can). I am calm, polite, and a very good listener and observer. I'm a student, and my complex and difficult research sometimes makes me crazy, but on the side, I like to explore and visit new places. I love to cook for others, though not so much for myself 😆. I strongly believe in doing good and helping everyone, as you'll be rewarded with something good in any form.

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Safety in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome safe?

Women living in Rome consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

Is Rome safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Rome consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Rome consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Rome?

Women living in Rome 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 Rome?

Women living in Rome consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 out of 5.

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

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