Is Leiden Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Leiden

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Leiden consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1 /5

Women living in Leiden 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 9 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

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:

1.1/5Not 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 Leiden?

I have lived in Leiden for 6 months and never experienced safety issues! I feel safe at all time but never experienced that much walking alone at night. Basically, the transportation is bike which really avoids a lot of issues and contacts so I highly recommend!

Posted: March 8, 2025
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I have been living in Leiden for a couple of months now and I think it is really safe. I usually bike and walk, and I always feel safe because people don’t really care about what you wear and how you look. Also, it is a rather small city so I really feel like at home.

Posted: February 7, 2025
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Leiden is mostly a student city so everyone is welcoming and friendly. I don't feel uncomfortable walking at night but I still stay away from the dark alleys because there are some 'coffee shops' around.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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tessa

tessa

it’s really safe. it’s known for being a city with a large population of students. it has a small city center and the entire city is perfect for a nice walk. i have never felt unsafe, even when cycling home late in the night

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Monica@1965

Monica@1965

Leiden is very safe, every area is walkable without harassment. Also public transport is easy and safe, you can take your dog with you without paying for your animal. The center could be more violent in the weekends.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Leiden is considerably safe. Most crimes are bike and ebike battery thefts, but unfortunately I heard about hate crimes towards other nationalities coming from male teenagers, especially after dark. Being street smart is always good idea in any Dutch city because of pickpockets mostly. Sexual harassment is very rare in Leiden though.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Asmin

Asmin

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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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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Very clean, walkable, and safe. Just watch out for foot traffic and bicycles. Most people speak English and are friendly. There’s no real traffic signs or laws, just look at what everyone else is doing and watch for bikes. You have to look confident when you’re crossing the street or they will hit you

Posted: March 28, 2024
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🌞 My name is Clem! I am French, from Paris, but currently study in the Netherlands for my master in law. As you can imagine, I can’t stay in the same place for long and have the objective of visiting every European country by the time I’m 25! Only 8 to go in 4 years! I look forward to meeting girls from different backgrounds!

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leiden safe?

Women living in Leiden consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Leiden safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Leiden 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 Leiden?

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

What is the crime rate in Leiden?

Women living in Leiden 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 Leiden?

Women living in Leiden consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Leiden 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 Leiden?

Women living in Leiden 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 Leiden?

Women living in Leiden consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Leiden 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 Leiden?

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