Is Norway Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Norway

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

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

Low
1.6 /5

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

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 107 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

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?

SAVITHA

SAVITHA

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
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Hanin

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, 2025
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Fredrikstad

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, 2025
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Åkrehamn

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, 2025
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Tromso

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, 2025
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Bergen

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, 2025
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Oslo

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
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Jacqueline

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, 2025
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Fredrikstad

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, 2025
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Norway

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, 2025
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Is Norway worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 72 experiences from female travelers

Daniela

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, 2025
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Oslo, 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 :)

Posted: January 31, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Meet locals in Norway

Charly

Charly

About Me

I'll think of something later

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Eva

Eva

About Me

My name is Eva and I’m 21 years old. Originally I’m from Ukraine and I’ve been living in Oslo for almost 3 years and I in love with this city. I like to travel and explore new places and things for me. I’m always willing to talk to people and help them 🤗

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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 4.6 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 4.3 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 1.6 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