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
1.6 /5

Women living in Netherlands consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 182 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not 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:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Netherlands safe for women?

Asmin

Asmin

Leiden

Leiden is a pretty safe student city. The most dangerous thing is drunk fratboys strolling around the city. I feel safe at night, even in my "immigrant neighbourhood". It is clean, people are helpful and lively city during summer.

Posted: December 6, 2024
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Maastricht

Maastricht is a small and very cute town. Nothing bad happens here, I’ve lived here for 7 years and I cannot count the amount of times I walked home alone very drunk and felt as safe as can be. We have very few homeless people and they don’t usually approach people.

Posted: December 4, 2024
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Eindhoven

I feel like Eindhoven is pretty safe. I haven’t felt unsafe here while walking alone of using public transportation. I feel like the police here is helpful and there is a lot of police during events and in area’s where people go out in the weekends

Posted: November 18, 2024
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Puttershoek

It’s a small town, near the countryside. It’s very safe and easygoing. Everything is accessible by bike or even by foot. Be aware of your surroundings in a normal way like you would at any time at any place you are at.

Posted: November 15, 2024
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Ilse

Ilse

Groningen

Groningen is a student city, lots of nightlife, I've never felt unsafe in the city. I walked alone at night many times and always felt safe. People are very welcoming and there are many international people, everyone speaks English

Posted: November 3, 2024
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Eindhoven

Im from here but as a local I have never felt unsafe ever. I walk alone in the streets at night, also during the day. But I do only see the city centre as I live close by. I can’t speak about the outskirts of Eindhoven and safety. It’s mainly very busy here and I know a lot of people.

Posted: October 31, 2024
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Staphorst

Staphorst is the safest town I know. Locals most of the time don’t even lock their own cars or bikes. Most people know each other, so they will look out for you. It is incredibly safe to walk around the town at night, it has been decades since the last time something has happened.

Posted: October 27, 2024
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Esther

Esther

Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is a safe town. In the weekend lots of single woman go out late, and ride home on the bike alone. You can walk in the wouds alone as a woman without any danger. It is a woman friendly town.

Posted: October 24, 2024
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Leiden

It’s a safe city. During the day you don't have to worry about anything. And at night you don't either, but you do have to be alert to your surroundings. I feel safer in Leiden than for example Amsterdam. Leiden is a small city and there are people everywhere and also at night or in the evening there are often people walking on the streets. The city is well lit. I feel safe walking there alone at night.

Posted: October 22, 2024
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Netherlands

It is safe as long as you are with someone else, or stay near populated areas. Never has ever happened to me, but there are stories about people who have been assaulted, but unfortunately those stories are everywhere. But my experience is from living in the city all my life.

Posted: October 22, 2024
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Is Netherlands worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.8 /5

based on 122 experiences from female travelers

Amsterdam, Group travel

Recommend walking around, flower market is okay🌷, like the flying tiger shop, go to ADAM for a view, recommend waffle workshop waffle 🧇, recommend cheese 🧀 Go on a canal trip Stayed at a vacation house village 🏡 Were at the interactive art museum WONDR, it’s fun 👁️ Nothing is for me a must do, but strongly recommend: thrift shopping & walking around

Posted: November 26, 2024
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Wales, Solo travel

Wales is super beautiful country! So many mountains and water bodies! Nature is just so beautiful! For a LGBTQ person / a woman it was very safe to walk around and go out! Shops are not expensive! If you are planning to visit Wales then I recommend going there!

Posted: September 27, 2024
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Meet locals in Netherlands

Athina

Athina

About Me

I’m 23 years old, recently statistics graduated from Greece. I’m in Amsterdam for Erasmus internship in an ngo for good living. My hobby is learning as many different possible things for life and cultures. I love to travel but not as tourist but as adventure. That why I want to connect with locals and to create good connections and learning from them.

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Anjana

Anjana

About Me

Hiiii, This is Anjana from India pursuing my bachelors in the Netherlands in the tourism and hospitality field. I love to travel and I travel alone. I would love to be a part of this group because I want to support women traveling around and I can also host female friends traveling to the Netherlands too. Excited to be a part of this group!!

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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 1.6 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 1.5 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 1.2 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 1.3 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 out of 5