Women living in Norway consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Women living in Norway consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
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.
Based on 159 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 |
Lived there for 10 years and never experienced anything bad from strangers. In the summer the night aren’t dark which also makes it feel more safe. The city it not big at all - crime is low, public transport is good as well
Posted: July 31, 2025Norway 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, 2025Safe 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 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, 2025Anna
It’s one of the safest big cities i would say, but like all big cities there’s crime. Unlike crimes like murder or being assaulted, getting your bike stolen is one of the most common crimes here. Avoid some places at night though
Posted: July 2, 2025Oslo is safe<3 You can always reach out to the people around you, and the police is always there to help. Try not to be around the central station at night, cause that’s often where all the addicts and homeless people are- however if you are friendly to them and respect them- they will do the same to you!
Posted: June 26, 2025based on 87 experiences from female travelers
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Japan
I stayed at my dad's friend's house in country side so this might not be what most people through But yeah. That was amazing experience..... I suggest you to visit there in winter Such a beautiful snow scape is waiting for you
Posted: July 31, 2025Experienced: January, 2018I felt super safe in fact my Airbnb host always left his front door open and unlocked and I felt absolutely safe at all times. I went to loads of museums and enjoyed the art and culture a lot. If you like paintings and art it's the best place. I recommend the Natural History museum in town it's amazing you can spend ages there. I also recommend taking the water taxi and going to the fjords. Also Vigeland park is a must see. It rains a lot in the summer so waterproof clothes would be good. Food is fine, expensive and nothing too special but it's good food. I would say look for traditional stuff. Fish and the brown cheese.
Posted: July 12, 2025Experienced: July, 2024