Is Norway Safe for Women? Crime in Norway
Safety index
The safety level in Norway is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Norway is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 11.1% percentage of women in Norway have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 59 reviews
Safety index: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.5/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Norway for women?
Maddie
Norway
Norway is still considered very safe, yet the biggest cities such as Oslo and Bergen have crime risk. The nature is stunning! The Norwegian culture is not. As a temporary visitor you won’t notice much of the downside to the negative culture of this boondocks land at the Northern tip of Europe. Alcohol consumption is typically very high on the weekends, so take great care when out on the town weekend evenings as the males get vulgar and conceited. The later in the evening, the drunker and more prone to approaching and bothering you they are. It is common to see locals of ALL ages staggering drunk.
Posted: September 6, 2024
Elisabet
Bergen
Bergen is a really safe city. I have gone home from town alone in the middle of the night and never had a problem. Its a great place to travel for a solotraveler as a women. I never exsperienced any dangerous situation here and i livet here almost all my life and is 34 years old now. I never been mugged or felt afraid in any way here.
Posted: September 4, 2024
Kristina
Oslo
Oslo is quite safe. I have walked home alone at night many times. But, of course, use normal caution when walking alone at night through parks or by Aker river. Oslo has a lot of forest and it's very accomodated to visit. You can easily just pop up a tent and make a fire at the designated fire places. Robberies happen, but it's not very common. I think if you forget your wallet anywhere, it will probably just be there when you go back for it or someone will find it and try to contact you to pick it up.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Marta
Drammen
Drammen is a fairly safe place! There are a lot of different cultures in the city and its also LGBTQ friendly. There are some incidents with mugging and or violence but that is typically between young boys. I myself as woman feel safe and I can walk alone at night!
Posted: August 25, 2024Oslo
Oslo is a rather safe town. It har crimes as all bigger city’s. I felt safe living in Oslo, and did not worry going home alone at night. As a general advice i would avoid walking alone through parks at night, just in case.
Posted: August 19, 2024Oslo
Safe to travel for women. There are many tourists in the city centre. The crime rate is low and prosperity is high. Little robbing . As long as you stay in the city centre and dont walk alone in dark streets you will be safe.
Posted: August 19, 2024Oslo
It's safe in that sense that there are few people who harasses. That means that people leave you alone. It's ok to walk around. It's ok to walk around and I guess it might be easy to talk to people if you're open-minded.
Posted: August 18, 2024
Ildrid
Skien
It's a small city with low crime and it's safe for women to travel there. Norway is safe as a country, we don't have high rates of violence or murder. We have a great gun law that protects us so only those in the military and police use guns.
Posted: August 18, 2024
Marthe
Oslo
I always take the night bus home after a night out, and then walk home by myself with music in my ears and honestly it’s so safe. Never had any issues, so think that can overall tell you Oslo is one of the safest capitals in the world. I did however lose my phone once cos someone pick-pocketed me, and that’s about the only crime.
Posted: August 12, 2024
Sylvia
Oslo
It’s so safe that I can take the night bus home and walk from the bus stop to my house without being scared. I can wear my fancy clothes and expensive jewelry out in town without fear. Children take public transportation alone.
Posted: August 10, 2024Is Norway safe to travel?
Based on 23 experiences
Georgia
United Kingdom
Oslo, Solo travel
I felt very safe during my time in Oslo, even though it was only a night! People were friendly. The transport and food is expensive, but there’s enough to see in the city for an evening. I enjoyed my time there and would recommend to other solo female travellers
Posted: July 30, 2024
Dottie
United States
Oslo, Solo travel
Oslo is a lovely, clean city. People were very friendly and the city is very safe. There are lots of museums and art galleries. The public transportation is very easy to navigate. There are many parks and restaurants. I did a walking food tasting tour (from Viator) to learn more about the local foods and history. The city is very walkable and it wasn't difficult to find people who spoke English. I stayed at an Airbnb apartment near a train station, walking distance to the dock where I was taking a cruise. Since I used public transport and travel light enough to carry my stuff, I never needed a taxi or ride share service.
Posted: July 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Is Norway worth visiting?
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based on 23 experiences
Melitta
Romania
Tromso, Solo travel
I stayed 4 days in Tromso with my mom. Everything was supper expensive , but nice and clean. The scenery is beaitiful. We went to see the seals at the oceanarium and we did a husky ride and raindeer feeding. All very nice experiences.
Posted: September 6, 2024Norway, Solo travel
I traveled to Oslo and l liked it. But for the Oslo, one and half day is enough to travel. I do not recommend Torp Sandefjord airport to fly off if you need to be there at nighttime. Because even in April it is too cold and you will need to walk until airport from the train station, rings don’t work. I walked in the blinding dark untill to airport. Also, because they were cleaning the airport they closed the airport untill they finish it. You have to wait outside untill they open it again in the cold weather.
Posted: August 24, 2024Meet locals in Norway
Elise
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Hi My name is Elise, I am 25 Love to travel, be with family and friends. I try to live my life to the fullest. Love trying new things as well. I just started a business called Ødegaards Reiseroglivet, wich is a digital travel business. Eventually i hope i can live of that and travel and work. I also take a year study in mental health🌸 I am looking forword to Get to now you and travel some more.
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Traveller living in a quiet place. Will always travel, has done so alone also, but as getting older I get more anxious travelling alone - that's why I joined this group. Thinking it is nice to see people for activities, sharing meals. I am also happy to sleep on a couch for a night or two- and live with locals to get a better understanding of your culture. I am happy to have guests staying! So welcome!
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