Is Netherlands Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Netherlands
Safety rating
Women living in Netherlands consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 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 378 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | 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: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | 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: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Netherlands?
Barneveld
It’s a very safe, quaint place that has a lot of hidden gems. It’s a quiet Christian town where people usually go to retire. I’ve lived here for 12 years and haven’t experienced anything substantial. The most you’ll get is a group of teenage boys who are wannabe gangsters checking you out lol, but they’re harmless. They’re usually around chain grocery stores and public transport during dusk.
Posted: April 19, 2025Voorschoten
Voorschoten feels incredibly safe and peaceful—perfect for solo travelers, families, and anyone looking for a relaxed environment. It’s a quiet, residential town where people greet each other, kids play freely, and biking or walking around at any time of day feels secure. I’ve never had any safety concerns, even when out alone. It has that cozy small-town feel, but it’s still close to bigger cities like Leiden and The Hague. A great balance of calm and convenience!
Posted: April 17, 2025Amsterdam
It's safe generally, especially during the day. At night, it's tough to say. Some neighbourhoods are safer than others. It also depends if you're walking alone or in a group. I've been out till night and was safe. I also know friends who go out all night and also are fine even when travelling alone. So, I would rate it 4 out of 5 in terms of safety. But still, being cautious is never a bad thing.
Posted: April 14, 2025Deventer
It's a safe city, there's some local weirdos, but they barely come out at night. I often bike 20 minutes in the middle of the night, and so far, I've only been scared once. This was by one of the locals, so I knew how to go around.
Posted: April 11, 2025Zwolle
It’s fairly safe although there are some very small alleys in the city that I would avoid at night. Just use common sense basically and avoid certain places in the dark. Otherwise haven’t really experienced any trouble
Posted: April 10, 2025
Charlie
Utrecht
Super safe in general but be careful around sketchy looking people at night and neighbourhoods far from the center at night. Overall a super safe place for women to be. The biggest crimes here that you notice are bike stealing.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Enya
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a very liberal and lively city. It is very touristy which can make it quite chaotic at times, and provokes pickpockets. Additionally, Amsterdam has a relatively high drug consumption which influences pollution at Public places and overall atmosphere. However, apart from that, It's one of the safest cities I've ever been in. Wherever you go, there is always light and someone around. People are tolerant and do not harass you for no reason.
Posted: April 8, 2025
Laura
Haarlem
I'm not sure, I just arrived here but I think it's pretty safe, especially compared to Brasil. Maybe because I'm from abroad I do care about being disrespected in that sense, and being a woman you're never too cautious
Posted: April 8, 2025Rotterdam
I would say its safe but there is a lot of stuff happening on the streets.. just be aware of certain areas at night or events.. the people are generally very nice and open. The bars and clubs are very friendly and dont be afraid of peoples directness or forwardness, if youre kind and respectfull you will be treated with the same courtesy!
Posted: April 2, 2025Utrecht
Extremely safe especially city centre and high traffic areas. Be more careful crossing parks or isolated areas by night, especially on foot. Public transport or biking will be the safest and cheapest options. Taxis and Ubers are also perfectly safe. Look out for fat bikes and motorcycles
Posted: April 1, 2025Is Netherlands worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 148 experiences from female travelers
Oleksandra
Austria
Amsterdam, Couple travel
Absolutely AWESOME city!!!! Made me want to move there actually, everything is accessible, a little expensive, and so so beautiful. When I went out alone I felt very safe, and even in the evening there wasn't any danger at all
Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: January, 2024Amsterdam, Couple travel
I spent 2 days (1 night) in Amsterdam during my Interrail trip in 2023. While it was a short time, it was enough to visit all landmarks and visit some museums. The van goth museum is truly amazing. I stayed with my now ex girlfriend in The flyinf pig for the night, which isn't the best choice for people sensitive to the smell of weed since the hostel has a smoking area
Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: January, 2023Meet locals in Netherlands
Lucie
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Hey! I'm a Belgian student in Maastricht, studying Contemporary Literature and Arts (with a focus on social justice issues)🌍 I care about social and environmental justice 💜 I love traveling, meeting new people, visit museums,... 🥰 I do arts&crafts at home 🎨 Painting, pottery, jewelry, ...
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Laura
About Me
I'm Laura, 23, and Brazilian, I just arrived in the Netherlands in the beginning of April, I'm really excited to meet new people here. Unfortunately I can't host anyone since I'm here as an au pair, but I would love to make plans to have some fun!
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