Is Netherlands Safe for Women? Crime in Netherlands
Safety index
The safety level in Netherlands is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.4 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Netherlands is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 162 reviews
Safety index: | 4.4/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.7/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | 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: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Eindhoven
I have lived in Eindhoven for 2 years, and I have always felt safe in all environments: day, night, busy or late at night. Almost never harassed, but attention is always good. Super safe public transportation.
Posted: September 9, 2024Rotterdam
Rotterdam is known as one of the least safe cities in the Netherlands, though by that standard it will still be considered safe in comparison to other cities. I dress Alternatively and do get catcalled on occasion, but have never truly felt harassed. There are also a lot of very kind people here who would help in any kind of situation.
Posted: September 8, 2024
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam is quite safe for female travellers both durıng the day and night. Living here two years, i haven’t had any issue so far.You should beware the pickpockets in crowded places and public transportation though.
Posted: September 7, 2024Eindhoven
I consider Eindhoven to be very safe. I never experienced anything warranting a criminal report, never felt particularly unsafe in an environment. It is a city of 200.000+ people so of course some attention is required.
Posted: September 3, 2024Rotterdam
During the day Rotterdam is safe. Some junkies walk around but overall nothing happens really. Public transport at night is not great, there are a lot of junkies around. Also in the city in general, but it depends on the area/neighbourhood too. I definitely try to avoid walking alone at night, although biking alone is not an issue for me.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Ellis
Utrecht
Utrecht is honestly a super safe city, even walking home alone at 3 in the morning is very safe. I have lived there for about 7 years and have only felt unsafe if there was something on the news, but that rarely happens. I would say in the seven years I have lived there, about 3 times
Posted: August 31, 2024Utrecht
Utrecht is a city but also a bit like a Village. Everyone travelling by bike and most things are reachable within maximum of 20minutes by bike. I bike by myself all the time, also late at night. I haven't experienced Street harassment in the 10 years I lived there. But I have to be mindful of the fact that I am white and that comes with privilege.
Posted: August 31, 2024Eindhoven
Eindhoven is a safe place to visit, there are no real bad neighborhoods that I would avoid for other reasons than that there's just nothing interesting there to see or do. The amount of homeless people increased a bit over the years, but I never had any issues with them or heard of anyone who did.
Posted: August 29, 2024Groningen
I've lived in Groningen for about 4,5 years and never had a reason to feel truly unsafe. Of course, caution should be exercised when participating in the night life (always protect your drink!), but even going out can be done alone.
Posted: August 28, 2024
Helena
Amsterdam
In general I feel as a women in amsterdam I have basically never felt any threat, this could be that majority of the time you use a bike however in all the instances I used public transport in the 6 years I lived there never once did I experience something uncomfortable. I think no matter where you are in the world, no matter how safe, as a woman you never feel 100% safe however amsterdam has proven mostly that it is safe. I would say the only chances of there being an uncomfortable moment would be perhaps in a bar if you are unfortunately subject to assault. However i have only experienced that one or two times and it was dealt with.
Posted: August 26, 2024Is Netherlands safe to travel?
Based on 8 experiences
Amsterdam, Group travel
Amsterdam has a lot to offer from culture to nightlife. I was out as a female most nights clubbing and drinking and felt safe. The transportation is also really easy to figure out. A lot of people bike but the tram is easy too.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Cindy
Germany
Amsterdam, Group travel
Hello , Amsterdam as a student It was my first trip . We went as a group trip and it was amazing . Safety and public transport was good . You feel safe even walking at night . Police was friendly . It’s am amazing trip and weather was incredible nice .
Posted: August 31, 2024Experienced: July, 2018Is Netherlands worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 8 experiences
Anna
Canada
Amsterdam, Solo travel
Amsterdam is a great city to visit alone. It's pretty small and easily walkable, lots of museums, nature spots, street food, beer You can rent a bicycle and ride like the locals or take a subway or tram. Out of town trains are always on time and not expensive. I loved it in Amsterdam
Posted: September 2, 2024Amsterdam, Couple travel
Amsterdam was a great experience! I went there last month and enjoyed the stay very much. I went with my partner and stayed in a hotel outside of the center. Everyday we took the metro into the city and had great food, went into interesting museums and had the best time!
Posted: August 25, 2024Meet locals in Netherlands
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