Women living in Haarlem consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Women living in Haarlem consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.
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.
Based on 7 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Haarlem city center is safe. I have not felt uncomfortable during the day at all. At night, in the weekends it can feel a bit different. There are always lots of people on the Grote Markt and the later it gets, the more drunk they are. Have never been harassed myself but I am always on guard.
Posted: May 23, 2025Laura
I'm not sure, I just arrived here but I think it's pretty safe, especially compared to Brasil. Maybe because I'm from abroad I do care about being disrespected in that sense, and being a woman you're never too cautious
Posted: April 8, 2025It’s a cool and vibrant city. You’ll be surrounded by people during night or day. Most people are stuck in their individual mindset, but if you ask for help (like directions) they will help you. Actual thread is like 0 compared to the rest of the world.
Posted: January 30, 2025Haarlem is a lovely city where i have never experiened any nasty attack. I am born and raised here and live here my whole live. People are friendly, helpfull and open. I am never worried about anything that will harm me. Also because i am not a scared person..
Posted: January 26, 2025Nadira
I find Haarlem to be a safe place. People look out for eachother. When clubbing, I have never felt unsafe to a point that I wouldn't go back home alone. If something happens everyone is open to help.
Posted: December 23, 2024Haarlem is completely safe. For me personally, as a young woman under 20, I have never felt unsafe in Haarlem. I walk home on a regular basis from the station to my house (a 15-minute walk) after dark and I have never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. It could be 3am or 3pm and I'd be safe :)
Posted: June 15, 2024Stayed at I am Local Hostel.. Super beautiful accommodations, made friends with Co-ed dormmates.. we went to see Barbie in the refurbished Panopticon former prison! Solo day: rented bike from hostel and rode through the National Park dunes to the beach-absolute bliss and the water temperature was incredible! Woodstock on the beach is an amazing place to hang out and the wildlife is incredible!
Posted: December 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Cherith
Canada
I want to give a shout out to Haarlem, Netherlands. For someone who has seen Amsterdam but gets tired of the hustle of the big city, nearby Haarlem can’t be beat. My son relocated there two years ago and I’ve had the opportunity to visit 4 times already. It’s a mini Amsterdam but much more laid back. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tourist shop there. It’s safe, easy to get to from Schiphol (the #300 bus has its own road!). It’s beautiful. Safe, and very walkable. I just got back home less than 2 weeks ago and looking forward to another visit in 3 months. They’ve got a “Centrum” that is chock full of restaurants with outdoor dining. An amazing place to people watch in all seasons as the patios are heated and they supply blankets. I can’t say enough about Haarlem,
Posted: July 2, 2024Experienced: June, 2024