Is Rotterdam Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Rotterdam

Safety rating

Safe
4 /5

Women living in Rotterdam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Rotterdam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 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 26 experiences

Safety rating:

4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Rotterdam?

Fatima

Fatima

It's fairly safe, but like every other country there are bad people luring at night so be aware. But I personally never had such experience where I felt fear moving around my city. Dutch people are nice most if the time and can speak good English, so as a foreigner it won't be hard to travel around in the Netherlands.

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Sarar

Sarar

Rotterdam and safe, I would avoid Rotterdam Zuid in the night. West Rotterdam is safe during the day, but I don’t recommend going out there after midnight. Overall there are a lot of police patrols in the evening

Posted: May 9, 2025
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I would say its safe but there is a lot of stuff happening on the streets.. just be aware of certain areas at night or events.. the people are generally very nice and open. The bars and clubs are very friendly and dont be afraid of peoples directness or forwardness, if youre kind and respectfull you will be treated with the same courtesy!

Posted: April 2, 2025
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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, 2025
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Rotterdam 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, 2025
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Alessandra

Alessandra

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, 2025
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Is Rotterdam worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 8 experiences from female travelers

Jovana

Jovana

Germany

Solo travel

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, 2023
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Hafsa

Hafsa

Italy

Solo travel

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, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotterdam safe?

Women living in Rotterdam consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is Rotterdam safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Rotterdam consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Rotterdam?

Women living in Rotterdam consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Rotterdam?

Women living in Rotterdam consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Rotterdam?

Women living in Rotterdam consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Rotterdam consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Rotterdam?

Women living in Rotterdam consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Rotterdam?

Women living in Rotterdam consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

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

Women living in Rotterdam consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Rotterdam?

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