Is Enschede Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Enschede

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Enschede consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Enschede consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 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 3 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

3.7/5Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Enschede?

It's pretty safe in the city center of Enschede during the day. When it's night I wouldn't be walking around alone. I usually bike when it's late out and that's fine. Some outskirts of Enschede can be a bit more sketchy though, so be aware. I wouldn't say that I am constantly worried being here, but I have heard a lot of stories from people I know that have been hurt before, so I would definitely be careful.

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Angèle

Angèle

Very safe. I have never experienced much trouble. As a woman I feel most free in my own hometown. Walking alone at night, I would not do in most places at all. Equality is still to be sought everywhere, but less in Netherlands

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Enschede is a small town in the Netherlands. The University of Twente is located here. So there are a lot of students in town. In the area you can visit small villages and go for a hike. In the centrum enschede it's very "gezellig" (fun/cozy) with lots of bars and restaurants.

Posted: July 19, 2024
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Maja

About Me

Hi, I‘m Maja, living and studying in Enschede, Netherlands!

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Angèle

About Me

I speak six languages. I am a sensitive woman and love to travel to topical places during winter. Preferably close to a beach/ nature. I am also renting out a room sometimes for longer periods. I have a sauna, fireplace and an acroyoga floor in my house. Hosting 1 person: non alcohol drinking (100%) and non smoking, independant, strong, no mommy's girls. Clean. Phonecalls are too intrusive because of the thin walls.

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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Enschede safe?

Women living in Enschede consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is Enschede safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Enschede consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Enschede?

Women living in Enschede consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

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