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 93 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A Bit 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?
Larvik
Larvik is overall pretty safe, but of course there are things I’m slightly worried about sometimes. I would actually say that you could visit Larvik and feel completely comfortable with being here, but of course there are chances of negative factors here as well. I feel really free here. The town is big and there’s a lot to see. Even though there are some concerns, Larvik is actually a very safe town!
Posted: January 15, 2025Åmot
Maybe 1-2 small crimes a year. Packages might go missing from your front door but thats about as exciting it gets in this town. Lots of beautiful hiking trails you can walk all by yourself, even at night.
Posted: January 14, 2025
Josefine
Oslo
Oslo is a very safe city. I’ve lived here my whole life and i am completely fine being outside alone at night and have been many times. My home has never been broken into and my neighborhood is very safe. The west side of Oslo is more safe then the east side though, but it is still a very safe city. I have been cat called a few times and gotten my credit card stolen, but i’ve never heard of anyone being kidnapped, killed or r*ped etc. The public transport is great too, the buss is almost always on time and there are a lot of options to get around. You don’t even need a car to live here.
Posted: January 12, 2025Jessheim
Very safe. There are some teenage gangs having disagreements at times, but nothing I have perceived as dangerous. Pretty safe for anyone, i think. I usually ealk alone wherever and whenever. Very welcome!
Posted: January 11, 2025Sarpsborg
I think it’s pretty safe, i take public transportation and don’t worry about anything! I walk alone at night or after dark without a problem. i have never been mugged or anything like it so there is nothing to worry about.
Posted: January 8, 2025Lørenskog
Safe enough for women. It is just outside Oslo, but close enough, so you can be in the city center in under half an hour and buses are going often enough, during night too. Lørenskog has two big shopping centers so it is pretty lively, but it still feels safe to go around.
Posted: January 5, 2025
Malin
Sandnes
Sandnes is very safe. Some youths doing teenager trouble in town, but absolutely nothing to worry about. Of course you should use common sence, but over all it is very safe in Norway. The Norwegian people are often reserved, but helpful.
Posted: January 5, 2025
sarah
Bergen
Bergen is a very safe city, even in the dark. I can not remember in my 21 years of living here once feeling unsafe at all. Sometimes when I’m bored at night I’ll gladly go for a walk to the city with no worries
Posted: January 4, 2025
Charlotte
Tromso
I have never felt unsafe walking around in Tromsø — no matter the time of the day or the area. It cannot be compared to other bigger cities I have visited outside Norway. People are extremely considerate and I haven’t experienced anything threatening from others. The biggest safety issue is the weather and geo hazards if you’re seeking to go hiking or skiing.
Posted: January 1, 2025Bodo
Bodø feels like a very safe city. You almost never hear in the News of anything happening here. I feel very safe walking alone, even after dark. Public transport definetly feels safe. Would recomend.
Posted: December 30, 2024Is Norway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 69 experiences from female travelers
Oslo, Family travel
Felt safe, every thing is a bit white, it is very modern but it is very expensove so I did not go in museums. Food is also expensive but not very tasty, however, everyone is very open to culture and tourism is well installed
Posted: December 26, 2024
Manon
France
Bergen, Family travel
I went to Bergen with my twin sister. Things to know about Bergen: - It's a very safe city - To do: fish soups and fjords - There's no euro and it's a pretty expensive city It was a great expérience!
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