Is The Hague Safe for Women? Crime Rate in The Hague

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

Women living in The Hague consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in The Hague consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 22 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is The Hague?

I honestly feel pretty safe and comfortable in The Hague. People are friendly and locals are always happy to help if you’re lost or need tips. The city feels very open, calm, and welcoming overall :)

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Julia

Julia

As a Brazilian, I didn't see anything unsafe about The Hague at all. The city is wonderful, with lots of things to do and nice people. I've already taken a bus from the central station at 12pm and nothing happened to me, there were always nice people to help me when needed.

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Generally it’s a safe city. But at nights it’s a lot quieter ( lots of lightning around). I don’t have any negative experiences. But it’s always a possibility to experience something negative. I am happy about living here.

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Maria-Eliza

Maria-Eliza

The Hague is an overall safe city, rated as one of the safest cities in Europe, but cat calling is very common. There is also lots of pick pocketing, especially on public transport. I have recently gotten my phone stolen on the train, but there are many many cases

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Grace

Grace

Reminder that I am a 177cm white woman, which fits into the local population demographic, and so I cannot speak to other experiences however I feel safe and walk home from bars or clubs at 2-4am with no issue. I think even just speaking on the phone helps if you’re ever worried, and police are often around in nighttime places.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Iris

Iris

During the daytime I never have the feeling I’m unsafe, people are very nice and loving. In the evening I also don’t feel unsafe, but there is a change in what kind of people go outside. But I never experienced something bad.

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Is The Hague worth visiting?

Travel rating

4 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

Safety depends on the neighborhood. I loved food courts, especially the one near De Pier where you can enjoy panoramic views. I recommend visiting Scheveningen area and Peace Palace in the city center. I loved drinking coffee near the canals and in the Koekamp park where you can find animals like deers and squirrels.

Posted: June 13, 2025Experienced: June, 2023
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Tyrra

Tyrra

France

Solo travel

Hiii, I went to the Hague in the Netherlands. I went to see a friend who told me the Hague wasn't that safe... I felt okay and didn't have any problems. The beach there is nice, you can surf sometimes:)

Posted: May 19, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hague safe?

Women living in The Hague consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is The Hague safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in The Hague consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

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

Women living in The Hague consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in The Hague?

Women living in The Hague consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in The Hague?

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