Is Haarlem Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Haarlem

Haarlem is a mid size city (Dutch standards) and the capital of the provence. Most people are pretty well off / at least above the national average. Predominantly white. Pretty much no (major) crime - at least that I’m aware off..

Haarlem is a great place. There is museums, great shopping and plenty of great restaurants and bars. Especially in the center there is lots of great places to go. I let my 16 and 18 years old daughter go out in Haarlem, it is safe. Ofcoarse you still have pay attention.

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

It’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.

Haarlem 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..

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.

Solo travel

Stayed 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!

Solo travel

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,