Is Netherlands Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Netherlands consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Netherlands consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

7.1%

On average 7.1% percentage of women in Netherlands 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 479 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Netherlands?

Leiden

Very safe for women who are travelling solo. The only thing I would advise women who are travelling solo is that when you go out at night, make sure you are safe on your way back to your hostel, hotel or host. Personally I would like to be sober enough to stay vigilant, and I prefer someone to walk me home at night. Also I would go home at night on my bike because I live very close to the city centre, but I wouldn't recommend biking all the way through the suburbs or another town at night. Generally Leiden is very safe, but I would advise to take these little precautions to avoid an incident with the rare crazy individual that you can encounter anywhere around the world.

Posted: September 17, 2025
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Groningen

Groningen is a very safe city! I always walk alone anytime of the day, I had some rare occasions where I was disturbed by a stranger but that almost never happens. But as anywhere in the world pay attention to your surroundings and don’t walk alone after dark in deserted places.

Posted: September 15, 2025
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Amsterdam

You can walk at night, take public transportation without any problem. Go to parties at night or parks during the day. I always feel comfortable and safe, and I’ve never witnessed any crime or harassment. There are just many drug users, but they’ve never bothered me

Posted: September 15, 2025
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Amersfoort

Amersfoort is a city I grew up in and I always experienced as a safe city, still I would always recommend to let someone you trust know where you are and what your up too… and if you go out in the night go with someone you trust…

Posted: September 14, 2025
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Maastricht

You need to look out for your bike being stolen or being sexually harassed but other than that I don’t have any experiences where I was robbed. One time i was partly followed home and yelled at by a drunk person but other than that no.

Posted: September 8, 2025
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Is Netherlands worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 171 experiences from female travelers

Amsterdam, Solo travel

I traveled during King’s day, which js supposed to be a day for partying and super good vibes. However, I felt like people were extremely rude towards foreigners. They would call me names, stare down at me and the people I had befriended on my hostel. Genuinely, hated the whole experience. Left earlier than expected. It worries me that some nations are becoming very intolerant towards other cultures and visitors.

Posted: September 12, 2025
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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherlands safe?

Women living in Netherlands consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Netherlands safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Netherlands consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Netherlands?

Women living in Netherlands consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Netherlands?

Women living in Netherlands consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Netherlands?

Women living in Netherlands consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Women living in Netherlands consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Netherlands?

Women living in Netherlands consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Netherlands consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in Netherlands consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5