Is Norway Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Norway consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Norway consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 169 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 |
How safe is Norway?
Buskerud
I live in a smaller town with less then 1500 inhabitants, and the situation here is perfect for women. I am respected, men here are not used to talking to women first and that's why you can go anywhere without any communication. Any unwanted ones particularly. Everything is safe here, there has been no crimes at all and women thrive in my town
Posted: September 17, 2025Trondheim
Its pretty safe and a nice town. Has a lot of students and therefore a lot of activities. Usually a lot of people out drinking in the weekends, mostly students and it feels pretty safe. Good connections with bus
Posted: September 9, 2025Oslo
I have been living here one year and going out alone sometimes and using public transportation, walked around in dark. I haven’t experienced any criminal behaviour myself and feel quite safe. I would be more alert in some areas like Grønland, Tøyen and area around Oslo S.
Posted: September 9, 2025
Kateřina
Narvik
Narvik is a very safe city, many locals dont even lock their homes and cars, one of the safest cities I have ever been to. The crime rate is super low and as it gets really cold in the winter, there are no homeless people.
Posted: September 7, 2025Innlandet
I really love how you can walk in the dark without being afraid, and i really like what you can doooo and so much more. The crime is here like everywhere, but i don’t notice it. But okay innlandet is aN BIG AREA, but i feel very safe
Posted: September 4, 2025Is Norway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 89 experiences from female travelers
Oslo, Solo travel
Oslo was a very nice destination for a female solo traveler, for 3 days. I enjoyed the culture and the people, I felt safe during day and night times. I would recommend to stay at least 2 days to enjoy the city and the night life. I loved so much the fine art museum, and the beautiful streets. Norwegian are very friendly and welcoming.
Posted: August 13, 2025Safety in Norway
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