Is Utrecht Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Utrecht

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.5 /5

Women living in Utrecht consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Utrecht consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 50 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not 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:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Utrecht?

Lisa

Lisa

I experience it as safe, though I do not live really in Utrecht but a bit outside, but friends of mine who live or have lived there do also experience it as safe. I have worked in the city center and felt good. Though it still is a big city so it does not feel as safe as my home town.

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Anna

Anna

I've lived in Utrecht for many years. Generally speaking I've felt safe there. Public transport very late at night attracts people who are heavily under the influence, so make sure you sit around other people with good vibes. The level of sexual harassment is similar to other big cities. Nothing crazy or something to particularly afraid of, but it does exist.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Laura

Laura

I mostly walk everywhere, also in the middle of the night. It is a very pleasant city. There are some homeless people, as in most big cities, but besides daling for money they leave you alone. I would recommend visiting Utrecht as a solo female traveler

Posted: June 3, 2025
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It's not the safest place in the Netherlands but definitely not dangerous. Just use Google maps to find your way don't ask strangers. Most of the time you have nothing to worry about you are able to go on a rest with headphones but do that during the day

Posted: May 25, 2025
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As a local I would say it's very safe. I always bike home alone at night and I'm never worried. Maybe there are more risks for tourists or for those who party and get drunk, but compared to other parts of the world it doesn't really get much safer.

Posted: May 9, 2025
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There’s definitely neighbourhoods that are on the safer side, and ones that are less safe. Overvecht and kanaleneiland, you shouldn’t walk alone at night for example, Lombok is also a little bit that way, but less scary. The other neighbourhoods are generally fine I think. Although there was a case on the way (Weg naar de Wetenschap) that leads to science park, so be carefull biking/walking there at night, or better: don’t

Posted: May 5, 2025
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Is Utrecht worth visiting?

Travel rating

3.7 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Lea

Lea

Germany

Solo travel

I visited Utrecht several times already. Alone, with friends, with my dog and without my dog. I have a small dog and she is easily stressed when too much is going on. Around the central station it's busy. But the mall there is amazing! You can shop there like a queen! 🛍️ You can also see the "parking garage" for the bicycles when you go there! Definitely worth a visit. 🚲 I am vegan so I sometimes have trouble finding something to eat, but Utrecht did great with food. Hot Pot at "Momofugu" can be vegan and it tastes amazing. Also when you are in the area of Utrecht you may take a walk there. A few shops, train and bus station close by too! In another area you can see the canals! Feels like Amsterdam but less busy! The "Vegetalian" is a restaurant I can recommend too! They offer vegan, gluten free and more! 🍕 Overall I would say that with and without people around me I felt safe. The parking garage and parking in general is expensive, still less than Amsterdam tho!! Few areas I would avoid, if its night time, but at day time? I wouldn't have a problem going anywhere in Utrecht!

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Barrett

Barrett

United States

Solo travel

I came into Utrecht after two days in Amsterdam. I really enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the bigger city but it was hard to feel like I belonged somewhere- as soon as I got into Utrecht- the smaller scale of the buildings and vibrancy of all the little cafes and stores drew me in. Although I am nearly 50, I joined in with a group of locals in their 20s for drinks and later we went dancing which was so much fun as it had been years since I’d done so. Everyone was warm and inviting. No bad vibes entire stay

Posted: July 19, 2024
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Safety in Netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Utrecht safe?

Women living in Utrecht consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is Utrecht safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Utrecht consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

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

Women living in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?

Women living in Utrecht 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 Utrecht?

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