Is Norway Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Norway
Safety rating
Women living in Norway consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Norway consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 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 107 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | 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?
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Trondheim
One of the safest places for women. Very low crime rates and very accessible public transport. Only problem would be the weather, which can be difficult during winter, if we plan a hike. But, other than that, City is very beautiful and safe.
Posted: February 1, 2025
Hanin
Oslo
Norway is generally super safe! At night in the center, there might be some places to be careful of, on the bright side there are a lot of safe areas! You can always find helpful locals too! You gotta be generally careful!
Posted: February 1, 2025Fredrikstad
I think Fredrikstad is a safe city to be in. Norway generally is safe. Fredrikstad is not a big city, and not very touristy. People mind their own businesses, and will not bother you. I would say it’s safer than for example the bigger city Oslo.
Posted: February 1, 2025Åkrehamn
I live in Åkrehamn which is lovely small town with a beautiful beach on the island of Karmøy located on the south west coast of Norway. Going for walks on the beach or on the various hiking trails surrounded by trees is a real treat if you like nature.
Posted: January 30, 2025Tromso
tromsø is a very safe city for everyone. you can walk alone as a woman without having to fear an attack, also the inhabitants are really friendly and welcoming. there are also a lot of tourists and erasmus students
Posted: January 27, 2025Bergen
bergen is a very safe city for everyone. you don't have to fear any attacks. the locals are very friendly and welcoming. there are also a lot of tourists and erasmus students. the biggest risk is to fall on the slippery ice haha
Posted: January 27, 2025Oslo
I feel comfortable travelling home alone at night after school or clubbing. Public transportation is safe for everyone and as a woman I have never been harassed or assaulted on public transportation in Oslo. It is very safe to walk alone in the day time and safe to walk in the night if you walk on the sidewalks where there is light. Crime is more likely to occur if the people already know each other or are in a gang, than it is likely to happen to strangers.
Posted: January 27, 2025
Jacqueline
Tromso
I feel safe walking home alone at night and the snow on the pathways is literally the only thing that can make you insecure because it’s slippery sometimes. The bus is the only public transport here but it runs quite regularly, also at night.
Posted: January 26, 2025Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad is a city in the east of Norway. The population is about 80k people. It's a very nice town where you can visit the old town wich is about 450 years old. We have a ferry that can transport you through our town. As a young woman I feel very safe walking alone both at day time and at night. As in every city there are a few places you should be a bit weary about but they are quite far out of the central city.but overall it is very safe
Posted: January 26, 2025Norway
Very safe, i think its the place i feel the safest in the whole world. People are friendly, but not vert outgoing. I walk as a girl alone at night and I am not scared. I can hike alone, visit new places alone - no worries.
Posted: January 25, 2025Is Norway worth visiting?
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based on 72 experiences from female travelers
Daniela
Slovakia
Lofoten, Solo travel
This was the best trip I’ve ever done! I went to Lofoten with zero expectations and had nothing planned which was the best desicion. Every day was an adventure. I was there at the beggining of the off season so it wasn’t full of tourists. The budes very running very sporadicly but usually accordning to the time schedule. I also hitch hiked and stayed with people from couchsurfing. Felt very safe throughout the whole trip.
Posted: January 31, 2025Oslo, Solo travel
Oslo is a vibrant, modern city. I went there in January and mainly was visiting museums, parks and the new library in the city centre. I can recommend Munch museum, especially on Wednesday because it is free :)
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