Is Venice Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Venice

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Venice consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Venice consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 12 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

3.8/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Venice?

Sara

Sara

Venice is for the most part a safe city, since at night noone, literally no one is around you can feel pretty safe but then again if you meet someone it's just the two of you so it can be scary from this point of view. Just be careful and bring pepper spray with you but usually Venice street at night are empty. Just avoid Mestre city (the land, Venice is the island), Mestre can be very dangerous if you're staying there in an hotel to sleep, be very carefull, many of my friends there have been harassed.

Posted: March 28, 2025
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For the first in my entire life I’m living in a city where I totally feel safe. Since I live here I’ve never experienced bad situations. I usually walk at night alone listening to music and I’m not worried.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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Venice is one of the safest cities in Italy. The city structure makes it less prone to typical urban crimes. However perty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur, especialmy in crowded areas like piazza san marco

Posted: January 26, 2025
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Venice is not only gorgeous, at night I felt very safe walking back to my appartment on my own (I lived here for half a year so had quite some walks). The city is known for this safety feeling, even in the narrower steeets at the city center. Besides, I have never seen this many other women on a solo trip in a city.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Venice is a very safe city, but as a woman, you always need to be careful and look around to avoid problems. In any case, walking around at night, even alone, is safe and peaceful. The only problem in the city is pickpockets, who have decreased in recent years, but in crowded places it's always good to be cautious.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Venice is a safe city, there’s no much violence or crime. It’s not much dangerous to walk around even at late night. You may want to avoid the station bus and its surroundings if you are alone at night.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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I'm new in town, and the first thing I've noticed is that there are a lot of immigrants who tend to be dangerous, so always watch out, girls. Overall, it is safe in public places!

Posted: December 26, 2024
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I’d say that Venice island is quite safe. There’s many pickpockets especially in very touristic areas but apart from that, it’s generally quite safe. I wouldn’t recommend visiting Venezia Mestre alone after dark, especially the area close to the train station, since there have been a few people robbed or threatened.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Venice is a safe city, because of tourism the authorities keep it very safe. You may see some socially marginalized people in the area next to mestre station but overall you can feel safe moving around at night alone as a woman

Posted: September 9, 2024
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venice is a very safe city. Not having cars it makes me feel much more safer compared to other cities. I often walk alone even in the night and I almost always felt safe. Anyway you need to pay attention to your belongings, there could be thieves stealing stuff around!

Posted: July 3, 2024
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Is Venice worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 38 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

i loved venice! it was one of the prettiest places i’ve been, every where i looked i just wanted to take a photo. i stayed on the mainland which i would definitely recommend because it drives down prices by A LOT! i would also say that going in winter enhanced my experience!

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Noah

Noah

South Korea

Group travel

I visited Venice recently and, as expected, it was absolutely beautiful. The canals, narrow streets, and historic buildings made it feel like I was walking through a movie set. The city is very walkable — I barely used any public transportation. Most places are easy to reach on foot, and wandering around is half the fun. It’s easy to get lost, but that’s part of the charm. Tourist spots can get crowded, especially around San Marco, but it wasn’t overwhelming. As for safety, I felt generally fine walking around during the day and early evening. One thing to note: food can be hit or miss depending on where you go. Some restaurants cater mainly to tourists, so I recommend checking reviews or going slightly off the main path if you want something more authentic. Overall, Venice was a unique and beautiful experience — definitely worth visiting at least once.

Posted: April 2, 2025
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nagisa

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Safety in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Is Venice safe?

Women living in Venice consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is Venice safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Venice consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Venice?

Women living in Venice consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Venice?

Women living in Venice consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Venice?

Women living in Venice consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Venice consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Venice?

Women living in Venice consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Venice?

Women living in Venice consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Venice 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 Venice?

Women living in Venice consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5