Is Norway Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Norway consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Norway consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
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.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 161 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | 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 |
How safe is Norway?
Skrova
Little island in the Lofoten area, super cute, great beach and the best view on the mountain hike. Extremely safe and only a 30min ferry from Svolvaer. You can also Kayak and snorkel in summer and get to experience the mindnight sun ☀️
Posted: August 9, 2025Oslo
As a local, it feels very safe. Never had any issues walking around alone after dark. I think the worst thing you could encounter as a tourist is pickpockets, but none of my friends who've visited or live here have experienced this.
Posted: August 6, 2025Norway
Norway is the best place for woman!! Very safe, almost no crimes, and if something happens - you will get help immediately I live here almost all my life, and nothing dangerous has happened to me, and I was never robbed. I often walk outside at night alone, and I feel safe :)
Posted: July 13, 2025Tromso
Safe city to walk around, and you will find helpful people. The northen part of Norway people are more helpful and meeting. When it comes to Tromsø it has a bit of tourists during the winter - wich some people may not be a big fan of (government is not doing enough). But you are safe as a single woman here.
Posted: July 9, 2025Norway
Norway is an extremly safe county, one of the safest in the world. Would defenitly recommend visiting! Overall crime is low, and you can go around alone at night times without worring. Still be careful when drunk people are approating, as they can be a little touchy.
Posted: July 2, 2025Is Norway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 89 experiences from female travelers
Oslo, Solo travel
Oslo was a very nice destination for a female solo traveler, for 3 days. I enjoyed the culture and the people, I felt safe during day and night times. I would recommend to stay at least 2 days to enjoy the city and the night life. I loved so much the fine art museum, and the beautiful streets. Norwegian are very friendly and welcoming.
Posted: August 13, 2025Safety in Norway
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