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 1.9 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 23 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: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | 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: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Overall, the city is pretty safe. There are some areas best avoided due to their reputation, but if you stick to popular spots, you'll be fine. That said, at night, I sometimes get uncomfortable comments from a few men on the street...especially depending on what I’m wearing, unfortunately
Posted: March 27, 2025Rotterdam is a relatively safe city, then again it is a big city and walking home late at night you can make strange encounters. It is also a matter of which areas you are in (the south is a bit more unsafe). That being said, I have never had any truly bad experiences in 5 years of living in Rotterdam.
Posted: March 26, 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, 2024based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Jovana
Germany
I was in Rotterdam in the Sommer and I felt really safe. City is really nice, but you can see most of it in one day. I went to the two hours cruse with boat , and I was disappointed. They show you just the Industry side of the city.
Posted: March 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2023Hafsa
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, 2024Noemie
Hi I'm Noémie, a French girl who grew up Latin America (Costa Rica and Colombia) and now lives in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. I recently graduated from a degree in animation (stop motion) and wanted to travel a bit before starting a Masters degree.
Danni
Hello everyone. I am an experienced traveller. I enjoy getting to know the local culture, really engage with local people and I explore the local cuisine. I’m quit an adventurous eater and are always looking for culinary specialities (something simple at the market or something more high end). I love to meet new people and exchange ideas. I’m always curious:) My last trip I spend 4 months in Mexico. I tend to be a slow traveler and really connect to the place. I love hiking, flea markets, local food, vintage cloths, making ceramics, surfing, dancing, architecture and so much more.