Is Netherlands Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Netherlands

Safety rating

Safe
4.5 /5

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

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 419 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Safe

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:

1.6/5A 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:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Netherlands?

Fatima

Fatima

Rotterdam

It's fairly safe, but like every other country there are bad people luring at night so be aware. But I personally never had such experience where I felt fear moving around my city. Dutch people are nice most if the time and can speak good English, so as a foreigner it won't be hard to travel around in the Netherlands.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Ayşe

Ayşe

Eindhoven

It is a really safe city for solo women, be careful your bike might get stolen :) besides that, avoid Kruistraat during evenings. The city is full of engineers, so it is really predictable and can be boring at times.

Posted: June 5, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Utrecht

I've lived in Utrecht for many years. Generally speaking I've felt safe there. Public transport very late at night attracts people who are heavily under the influence, so make sure you sit around other people with good vibes. The level of sexual harassment is similar to other big cities. Nothing crazy or something to particularly afraid of, but it does exist.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Leiden

It is a small city near the coast, with a very friendly atmosphere. An university city, so many students around. Lively centre with canals, outside cafes, markets on Wednesday and Saturday, many museums, and a castle on a hill.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Laura

Laura

Utrecht

I mostly walk everywhere, also in the middle of the night. It is a very pleasant city. There are some homeless people, as in most big cities, but besides daling for money they leave you alone. I would recommend visiting Utrecht as a solo female traveler

Posted: June 3, 2025
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Aislinn

Aislinn

Terneuzen

As Terneuzen is a small town, there isn't much going on, so I can walk to the gym late at night without worries. Public transport isn't that big as the bus goes every 30 minutes, but if you have a car you can go to quite a few bigger cities like Roosendaal, Ghent and Antwerp within an hour driving.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Is Netherlands worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 160 experiences from female travelers

Amsterdam, Solo travel

I felt safe during the day but after it got dark it was a bit tricky since it's a really popular city among tourists. I definitely would recommend trying traditional surinamese restaurant Warung Spang Makandra.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Romane

Romane

France

Amsterdam, Solo travel

I lived in Amsterdam for 9 month, near the centraal station (10min walk) as I was an au pair, and I had the best time of my life. Amsterdam was such a great city and even the Netherlands as the whole country are amazing. I felt mostly safe even at night, if I felt uneasy sometimes, it was bc of tourists rather than locals. Dutch may seem distant and even rude, but they are actually kindhearted. I got to visit almost all of the city, and I hadn't been disappointed at all!! Still come there about every three months bc i miss the place too much. Great experience overall!

Posted: May 29, 2025Experienced: September, 2023
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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherlands safe?

Women living in Netherlands consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 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 1.6 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 1.3 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