Is Norway Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

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

Low
1.5 /5

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

11.1%

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 168 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not 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 Norway?

Trondheim

Its pretty safe and a nice town. Has a lot of students and therefore a lot of activities. Usually a lot of people out drinking in the weekends, mostly students and it feels pretty safe. Good connections with bus

Posted: September 9, 2025
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Oslo

I have been living here one year and going out alone sometimes and using public transportation, walked around in dark. I haven’t experienced any criminal behaviour myself and feel quite safe. I would be more alert in some areas like Grønland, Tøyen and area around Oslo S.

Posted: September 9, 2025
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Narvik

Narvik is a very safe city, many locals dont even lock their homes and cars, one of the safest cities I have ever been to. The crime rate is super low and as it gets really cold in the winter, there are no homeless people.

Posted: September 7, 2025
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Innlandet

I really love how you can walk in the dark without being afraid, and i really like what you can doooo and so much more. The crime is here like everywhere, but i don’t notice it. But okay innlandet is aN BIG AREA, but i feel very safe

Posted: September 4, 2025
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Rendalen

I really love how you can walk in the dark without being afraid, and i really like what you can doooo and so much more. The crime is nowhere to be found, some store thefts by the young but that is lowkey normal

Posted: September 4, 2025
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Is Norway worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

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, 2025
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Safety in Norway

Frequently asked questions

Is Norway safe?

Women living in Norway consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Is Norway safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Norway consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Norway?

Women living in Norway consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Norway?

Women living in Norway consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Norway?

Women living in Norway 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 Norway?

Women living in Norway consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Norway?

Women living in Norway consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Norway?

Women living in Norway 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 Norway?

Women living in Norway 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 Norway?

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