Is Netherlands Safe for Women?
Safety rating
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
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
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 486 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Netherlands?
Amsterdam
Civilized city. The culture is very cold and reserved, but highly efficient. If something happens to somebody, the authorities are diligent. However, do not expect the warmth of help in other countries.
Posted: October 8, 2025
Friska
Assen
I have not so much issue while I'm living in Assen so far since I live here. Everything went well and I'm pretty enjoying because you could walk and riding the bike around nature and it feels so really nice.
Posted: October 8, 2025Tholen
Tholen is a small place with about 8500 people living in it. It’s small, and the biggest part of all the people is religious (Christian). I personally live with my parents still, but I definitely feel safe walking alone in the dark. There’s a really low crime rate. However, it varies on your personal experience. Some might be more alert and easier shook than me, though I must admit I don’t know anybody who feels unsafe in Tholen.
Posted: October 5, 2025Netherlands
it is mostly safe but we should stay alert cuz its never 100% safe sadly. it might feel too calm which might scare you but its okay. i feel like as long as you are not in the middle of the forest you would feel safe. i dont really know about nightlife tho
Posted: October 4, 2025
Emilia
Oudenbosch
Place where I live is really safe. There is more chance to have car accident then to be raped, kidnap or killed. There are people walking with in a dark with dog's. Usually is quiet in the evenings
Posted: October 4, 2025Is Netherlands worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 174 experiences from female travelers
Amsterdam, Solo travel
It was an excellent short trip of 3 nights and 4 days. We agreed to meet with a friend there and enjoyed the city, the parks, the canals, museums, food and the Netherland atmosphere. We liked it a lot as we are loving traveling and new experiences. I wrote it was a solo trip, because we both came from different countries and we met only in Amsterdam. If you want to visit this city, just go for it, you'll love it.
Posted: September 21, 2025Experienced: October, 2022Safety in Netherlands
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