Is Amsterdam Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Amsterdam

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Amsterdam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Amsterdam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 59 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

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:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Amsterdam?

Public transport can be a bit dangerous, especially at night as people can drink and assault you and I would not walk alone in small alleys at night. Furthermore, during the day just keep your belongings safe and then it is like any other European city

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Kristina

Kristina

it was very safe for me and my friend, there were people at late night, they were chilling, so we went for a walk at 3 am in the center of Amsterdam and that was very safe to us. They were a couple of homeless people but they weren't bothering ua at all. I don't know about the other parts of the city, but I can say that it was safe in the center of the city

Posted: January 18, 2025
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I lived in Amsterdam al my life and it was the best city to grow up in. Especially as young girl because it is really safe there is allot of freedom. I never feel like it is too late to walk the streets alone. But of course you should be careful and aware of your surroundings like in every big city but overall I feels like it is a really great and safe city to travel especially for solo women travellers

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Very safe. Women feel free to walk around safely, only specific neighbours are dodgy to walk around in after midnight e.g red light district. Never experienced feeling unsafe in Amsterdam as a 23 year old student

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Coral

Coral

I personally maybe felt unsafe ones in the 4 years I lived here and I bike through the city at all houres of the day and night for my job. I guess it also depends on your general fear levels. I think it helps if you have a bike so you're quicker if something where te happen. But overall I've almost always felt safe in this city.

Posted: January 8, 2025
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During the day it is pretty much safe everywhere. During night the space surrounding amsterdam central station can be a bit dodgy, especially if wait around there for a longer time sketchy men might approach you (happened to me). Just keep moving and you’ll be fine. Walking alone through Amsterdam at night is not as safe as during the day. You probably will be fine though (as I have done this multiple times) but you might prefer to cycle. Just take caution as you always should as a woman alone at night.

Posted: January 8, 2025
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I feel very safe in Amsterdam though I must add that I do not go to night clubs or bars I rarely experience situations in which men make me feel uncomfortable though it can happen, we do like in patriarchy after all Overall safety of Amsterdam 9 out of 10

Posted: January 7, 2025
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I live my hole life here, so I feel pretty safe. I'd rather not walk alone on the streets in the dark, but that's because I'm already scared by nature. but I go to parties and do things in the dark too and nothing ever happened to me. I wouldn't lose your stuff or forget to lock your bike, because then you'll lose it.

Posted: January 7, 2025
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I love the city, the energy, the colors, and the feeling of life around every corner. But let’s be real – hold on to your bags. This place has charm, but it also has pickpockets. I’ve learned to stay aware, especially at night. Wandering alone down small, dim streets? Not my vibe. That said, the people here are warm and kind. Conversations flow easily, and most of the time, I feel safe. It’s a balance – trusting the energy but staying smart. Traveling solo has taught me that intuition is everything. When I listen to it, the city feels like home. I keep my head up, shoulders back, and enjoy the magic this place offers – with a little side-eye on my belongings, of course. It’s all part of the adventure

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Amsterdam is very safe if you don't walk in the middle of a drunk man or hobos, if yoi want to o clubbing don't drink, but I think that is obvious everywhere, if you want to visit red light district go woth friends or during beginning of the night, if you are a woman walking there at late night man will try something

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Is Amsterdam worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 87 experiences from female travelers

Viktoriia

Viktoriia

Ireland

Couple travel

Amsterdam was amazing! It was our second time traveling there, but previous time we went to Efteling park and only transferred in Amsterdam, so we had to go there again! The city is very clean, very green, and very friendly. There’s many vegan places and a big choice of vegan food in supermarkets. The transport system is great also, there’s many routes, metro, and everything arrives on time and it’s easy to use. We stayed in the Outdoor Inn hotel, which is a bit far from city center, but wasn’t expensive and it has metro station close enough. I would definitely recommend Amsterdam for a solo travel, but maybe some areas of city center might not feel safe after dark.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Group travel

Amsterdam in November was amazing! The canals were so pretty, and we loved the museums and cozy cafés. Even with the chilly weather, it was a very good trip ! I recommend cycling around the city and the street art museum.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Meet locals in Amsterdam

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

About Me

Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is Cheyenne. I am a Dutch local and student in Amsterdam. I study philosophy and physics, with a minor in International Development Studies. Aside from being a student, I like to play the guitar, travel, do yoga and meditation and I really love the arts, music, culture and being in nature. I would describe myself as a very openminded, welcoming, curious and compassionate person who loves going on random adventures and connecting authentically with people! Thought I’d give this app a try since I am really into traveling, learning more about different cultures and exploring new countries :). I’ve backpacked through south east asia and it is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! I would really love to get to know more about you, your culture and experiences. I really believe that seeing different parts of the world and meeting people from different cultures is truly enriching and essential for personal growth, especially for growing more compassion and understanding which is very much needed in this polarising modern world. For this reason, I would be so grateful for you sharing your culture with me, and of course, I can share mine with you! Please feel free to message me😊, whether this about you wanting to meet up in Amsterdam or you are a local to some place I will be travelling to or for help and tips in Amsterdam, or literally anything else!

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Luna

Luna

About Me

Hi! I’m Luna, an 18 year old communications student at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS). I want to see the world and decided to not let myself be held back simply because I’d have to do things alone. In 2025 I’m starting my solo traveling journey in Edinburgh, Scotland :)

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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam safe?

Women living in Amsterdam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Amsterdam safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Amsterdam consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Amsterdam?

Women living in Amsterdam consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5