Is Utrecht Safe for Women?

Seems fine during daylight but can be sketchy when you leave the centre; main problem is drunk homeless or drunk students who are disrespectful- you’ll find them in the centre as well but I don’t walk alone at night outside the main streets because of too many experiences of harassment

Utrecht sometimes feels quite unsafe to me. Especially in the evenings, I notice a lot of crowds, groups of young people, and bikes being stolen. In some neighborhoods, I prefer to avoid walking alone on the street. There are a lot of police and enforcement officers patrolling the area for checks, which still brings a certain sense of safety.

Utrecht is a nice university city with lots of female students. This, added to the fact that Dutch cities are in general safe places for women, makes it a good place for a solo female traveler. Besides some catcalling, I never had negative experiences living her for 12 years.

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.

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.

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!