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 69 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | 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: | 1.3/5 | 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 |
Is Norway safe for women?
Kristiansand
It’s getting wilder and wilder IMO. Especially in the Main Street where the gangs hang out. There is a few ppl who is known around this city for harassing and threatening strangers. Unfortunately. I feel safer in say, Krakow, than I do in Kristiansand.
Posted: November 9, 2024
Wiveke
Alesund
I have been living here for 15 years and we only had one seriously case about someone getting raped and killed. That was back in 2014, in a forest by someone with mental illness. So I will say is safe city travel alone, but you should always be cautious anywhere you go. I had never experienced being robbed or been attacked
Posted: November 6, 2024Oslo
Most neighborhoods are very safe also after dark. Would stay away from certain areas of downtown late at night by yourself as a woman if there are not a lot of people around. Grønland has a lot of petty crime, but generally safe during the daytime.
Posted: October 31, 2024Oslo
I would say Oslo is pretty safe. Although we have experienced more crime lately, it’s mostly gang related and not a concern for others. But as a woman, you always want to take precautions no matter where you are.
Posted: October 27, 2024Trondheim
Trondheim is very safe. There is a lot of students and young people here, which makes it feel even more safe. I’m never worried about getting robbed and people keep to them selves. It’s not scary to walk home at night.
Posted: October 20, 2024Sarpsborg
It is a small quite quiet town where nothing really happens. There has been a few robberies here and there with months apart. It is rather safe to live in the middle of the city, and even better on the outer parts of it.
Posted: October 19, 2024Tromso
Very safe, not dangerous at all, you don't have to worry, just enjoy the city, it's safe. You can be anywhere, at any time. All alone - no one will touch you unless you want that. Of course some drunk people in the club might be a bit much, but just tell them you don't like it and they will go away.
Posted: October 12, 2024Oslo
Safe and easygoing. A lot can be done in the city like visiting museums, walks in the neighbourhood. In summer in the middle of the city you can experience sauna by the ocean. Kayaking in the river then the ocean. Everything is close but plan ahead.
Posted: October 5, 2024
Alexandra
Trondheim
Its pretty safe, its always people outside and light on the streets. You don’t see and experience crime you mostly just hear about it. People are very friendly and nice.
Posted: October 2, 2024
Carmen
Bergen
Bergen is a very safe city. During day I feel I can go anywhere, with few exceptions, I walk around alone also at dark, in the city. At night I take into consideration what parts I go, but in general I feel safe to go alone also at night. Some areas outside the city i am more considerate, but also here it is generally safe
Posted: September 9, 2024Is Norway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 66 experiences from female travelers
Norway, Family travel
I drove through Norway by car. The city of Oslo is beautiful to look at. I drove from Oslo to Bergen and it was a very beautiful route. The people are very nice and friendly. Everything is clean and you feel extremely safe.
Posted: October 8, 2024Norway, Group travel
Grand fjord views and rock climbing experiences in a country where nature is so breathtaking. Oslo the capital city is good for meandering. I visited the city library, where I would like to stay for a whole day.
Posted: September 23, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Norway
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