Is Netherlands Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Netherlands
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 1.7 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 337 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: | 1.7/5 | 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?
Claudia
Haaften
Small Dutch village where nothing really happens haha. 10/10 safety. People greet each other on the street. The worst that happens here is kids shouting at each other. There are a lot of fireworks in the streets on New Years Eve.
Posted: February 21, 2025Rotterdam
I am born and raised in Rotterdam and I have lived there my whole life. It is very safe for a woman. I always walk in the streets alone at night, when I go home after work, or even when I go home after a night out. I usually have my music on 100% volume (headphones) and I feel safe everywhere I go.
Posted: February 20, 2025
Melike
Utrecht
Utrecht is a safe enough city, I don't worry about getting hurt by anyone here, people are harmless and helpful. I also feel safe in the evening hours. If you want to travel here, don't worry about security. Of course, it is still useful to be careful with your belongings and not to go to very isolated places.
Posted: February 19, 2025Utrecht
Utrecht is close to the capital where a lot of tourists arrive, thus the rate of small crimes are a little higher, However, in Utrecht there is no such thing. It is a very Dutch populated city with a lot of international and Dutch students. I have been living here for almost 2 years and I have never felt unsafe.
Posted: February 18, 2025
Elena
Netherlands
It’s a pretty save country but it also depends on the city. Bigger cities can have more crime like Amsterdam and Rotterdam but it also depends on the neighborhood. I would say it’s safe to go outside at night but still be cautious and do it preferably with someone.
Posted: February 16, 2025Arnhem
Arnhem is quite safe. Stay on lit paths and you will be fine. I wouldnt make eye contact with groups of guys and i occaisonaly cross the street but all in all it's safe and i haven't been harassed. Just don't pay creepy dudes attention
Posted: February 16, 2025Alkmaar
It is safe, but there are also some men who like to harras women from time to time. Sometimes, I will see people who use drugs or drink alcohol on the streets. That makes me feel unsafe. Also I have been stalked one time.
Posted: February 16, 2025Utrecht
Utrecht is a lovely city. Ofcourse you have to watch your pockets in the city centre. But te city is super safe. A lot of friendly people willing to help. After going out in the middle of the night I recommend to not go home alone.
Posted: February 14, 2025Amsterdam
Amsterdam is fairly safe during the day. At night, beware of cat calling in certain areas and groping in certain establishments (for example, the waterhole on Leidseplein - we go there only with guy friends). I was followed on a few occasions in dark and lonely areas. Many girls don't make this experience and feel safer in Amsterdam than I do. Unfortunately, I have made more uncomfortable experiences than most of my female friends.
Posted: February 14, 2025Eindhoven
It’s really safe! But still got to watch out walking alone at night as a girl. While I do it and feel absolutely safe you still have to be conscious about your surroundings. During the day it’s safe and transport it’s really good to other city’s and country’s
Posted: February 13, 2025Is Netherlands worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 136 experiences from female travelers
Amsterdam, Solo travel
The safest country in the world I swear. They use bycicle everywhere they go. It's so cool. I liked the views and everything, it was so nice. Museumplein has my heart. And the stores, people were so nice.
Posted: February 17, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
Franziska
Austria
Amsterdam, Solo travel
I really liked Amsterdam as a solo traveler. I loved the Bee Hostel; it was central and had great public transport. Very clean but affordable. Generally, Amsterdam is a very walkable and safe city. 10/10 would recommend.
Posted: February 16, 2025Meet locals in Netherlands
Esther
About Me
I am always in for a good conversation, an urban exploration including visiting lots of parks and viewpoins, a jam session, having some time to read my book or for spending time in a cafe on my own or with friends drinking coffee (daytime) or beer (evening/night). I would say that I live by the saying that the best things in life happen unexpectedly and (solo) traveling really proved that :)
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Nienke
About Me
Im a nature and people loving girl. I love to make new connections and learn about other peoples perspectives on life. I love deep convo's about anything, but can also shut up and look at a tree for a few hours:) I REALLY love doing weird spontaneous stuff and going where life takes me:)
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