Is Rome Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Rome

Safety rating

Moderate
3.3 /5

Women living in Rome consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.5 /5

Women living in Rome consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 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.

Travel and Meet new People

Get the Travel Ladies app to meet new people, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange.
Download from App StoreDownload from Google Play
Get the Travel Ladies App

Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 58 experiences

Safety rating:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.4/5Moderate

Crime rate:

2.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.7/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

2.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.6/5A bit worried

How safe is Rome?

Rome is generally safe, but pickpockets are everywhere, especially in tourist areas. The city center is fine for walking around, but it’s riskier at night. It’s best to stay alert and avoid being alone late in the evening.

Posted: March 8, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

I feel it really depends on where you are, of course if you are close to the main station Termini it's not the best, but if you are in Parti near the Vatican it's quite safe, I always take the public transport at night and in some areas I am really chill cause I know them, but it's not save everywhere. If you are planning to go there check before where you are staying at night

Posted: March 1, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Rome but basically all big Italian cities are not really safe right now, too many male people don't have enough brain to know when doing something is not okay. If you stay with a friend, everything is okay, no worries

Posted: February 17, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0
Benedetta

Benedetta

It depends where you are. There are a lot of poor people and thiefs especially in the Metro stations (subways). Walking around in the centre at night of course is different from walking in the suburbs, especially in those areas where it is more common that drug is sold etc. We have also to say that is a crowded city so it is also easy to not find yourself alone.

Posted: February 14, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

It depends on the areas and times, but you need to keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings. This doesn't mean that Rome is a bad city, but since it is overcrowded, it is also full of people with bad intentions. Avoid walking alone at night in sketchy areas.

Posted: February 11, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Rome Is a big beautiful city but the safety depends on where you live. I live next to Roma Tiburtina station so it's not the safer zone but also not the worst. There are people walking till late almost Everyday, many students and young guys, especially on the weekend so it's not very bad. The problem Is if you have to take the bus or the metro by night, i dont feel safe to do It alone, i get very anxious, infact i only use my car which i have in the city since two years. Also public transports dont run as often as they should by night, so i dont recommend to travel alone if you have to go in a far neighborhood of Rome.

Posted: February 10, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0
Susan

Susan

I travelled alone to Rome for a few days, I felt super safe during the day and evening. On nights I walked around late, I didn’t feel in danger in the center and known places. Some neighborhoods, notably near the train stations are to be avoided, notably for petty crime or mugging

Posted: February 10, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0
ezgi

ezgi

Roma is one of my favorite location in Europe but sometimes (especially at Termini) I feel so insecure please take care of your stuff and yourself. Every part of Rome is amazing but there is a really big security problem.

Posted: February 9, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Rome is a safe city for girls in tourist areas because it is very crowded. Thefts are not very frequent, but you have to be careful, especially on the metro. to avoid dark and isolated alleys, where unpleasant encounters could occur, and to avoid bridges sometimes inhabited by individuals who could intimidate

Posted: February 8, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

It's a big city, especially in the outskirts it is not very safe, in the center the controls are greater but it is vast and even there it depends on the area. I recommend going to areas with lots of people like Trastevere and the surrounding area, especially if you're looking for nightlife. Despite this, it's worth it.

Posted: January 26, 2025
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Is Rome worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 89 experiences from female travelers

Christina

Christina

Greece

Solo travel

Rome is my favorite trip so far. It was the most beautiful city, the people were very friendly and it had plenty of nature and history for lovers of travelling. It was such a beautiful experience, and of course the food was the best!

Posted: March 3, 2025
favorite_border 1
mode_comment 0

Solo travel

I felt super safe in Rome (good areas). Hard to meet solo travellers but maybe because I wasn’t in the right mindset at the time to be honest. The city is very lively there is always a lot to do! I absolutely adored my time.

Posted: February 26, 2025Experienced: March, 2022
favorite_border 0
mode_comment 0

Meet locals in Rome

Kate

Kate

About Me

Hi I’m Kate! I’m on here to meet anyone who wants to meet up in Rome, and is interested in photography and travel!

Speaking

mode_comment 2
Aiza

Aiza

About Me

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.

Speaking

mode_comment 2

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 3.3 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 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider public transport to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Rome?

Women living in Rome consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.5 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.7 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 moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.5 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 2.4 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 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 2.8 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 1.6 out of 5.