Women living in Rotterdam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Women living in Rotterdam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 21 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
I am born and raised in Rotterdam and I have lived there my whole life. It is very safe for a woman. I always walk in the streets alone at night, when I go home after work, or even when I go home after a night out. I usually have my music on 100% volume (headphones) and I feel safe everywhere I go.
Posted: February 20, 2025Alessandra
Rotterdam is a very safe place for women also as its safe to travel Solo in Rotterdam i never felt unsave i Just dont go to places where i dont need to be and i dont walk late at night you will feel welcome and the people are nice
Posted: January 25, 2025Vivian
Rotterdam is very safe, but same as in other big cities - always be a bit careful at night. At night I always feel safe, also because there are people around. And ofcourse there are some parts / streets where you don’t want to go alone at night.
Posted: January 20, 2025Lisa
I have lived here all my life and yes there are some crimes happened and some shady or 'crazy' people, but I have never been assaulted or something weird. Sometimes they want to flirt with you or ask for a smoke, but apart from that I think you can say Rotterdam is very safe. In the city it's normal to have coffeeshops where you can buy weed and people also smoke it on the street. It's kind off legal, but better not smoke it too openly for the police. People in the Netherlands are very direct, but also very nice. In the city most people speak english and are used to tourists, just dont act too much like a tourist hahah
Posted: January 14, 2025It's pretty safe, some issues with random break ins or some violence but usually limited to specific areas. Plus it's a really well connected region with public transport really close and people everywhere
Posted: January 6, 2025Living in the south, it is an area with quite high crime happening. I have had house break ins and explosions quite frequently in my street. Living higher in my building and knowing my neighbours does make me feel safer. In the center I have seen assault happening manny times. Luckily I’ve not been the victim of it yet. But I am very concerned and carful about it. I do feel Safe on my bike. But never go into parks at night.
Posted: December 29, 2024Zakria
I would say really safe at day time. After going out and walking alone after midnight is less safe and I wouldn’t recommend. Biking feels safer (or uber) and there a lot of options for this. But other than that, I think it’s quite safe.
Posted: December 24, 2024Rotterdam is known as one of the least safe cities in the Netherlands, though by that standard it will still be considered safe in comparison to other cities. I dress Alternatively and do get catcalled on occasion, but have never truly felt harassed. There are also a lot of very kind people here who would help in any kind of situation.
Posted: September 8, 2024During the day Rotterdam is safe. Some junkies walk around but overall nothing happens really. Public transport at night is not great, there are a lot of junkies around. Also in the city in general, but it depends on the area/neighbourhood too. I definitely try to avoid walking alone at night, although biking alone is not an issue for me.
Posted: September 3, 2024Laura
Most parts of the city are pretty busy and a lot of people speak English. So if you shout for help. I think someone will see/ hear it and come and help. Or at least call 112. Girls In the city usually watch out for each other
Posted: July 23, 2024based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Hafsa
Italy
Unic experience, it’s really safe city. I traveled solo and the people are friendly.Rotterdam offers a surprising mix of historic charm and modern style. Explore iconic places like the houses of Kubus, Markthal and Erasmusbrug, immerse yourself in maritime history in the Maritime Museum, sway through trendy neighborhoods like Witte de With and enjoy the lively atmosphere of paradise. You'll find world-class art galleries, delicious dishes and a lively nightlife, which makes Rotterdam a truly charming destination.
Posted: September 21, 2024Cansu
Belgium
I really fell in love with Rotterdam. It is safe to visit at night and each building is an architectural marvel. It's a bit expensive city, but it's an enjoyable place.People are kind and most people speak English.
Posted: March 17, 2024Experienced: January, 2024Aylin
Love to travel, meet new people, dance & connect!
Danique
Hey I'm Danique, 33 from The Netherlands. I quit my job last year so I could travel around Asia. Really love meeting new people. It's been great so far.