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 123 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | 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?
Oda
Nesodden
Nesodden is a safe place! As most Norwegian places, Nesodden is a very safe area. I have grown up here and neither my friends/family nor I have really experienced any harassment or criminality. It is a small town, and most people know each other. I really enjoy going on walks or runs, and I am never afraid when walking alone at day- or nighttime in Nesodden.
Posted: March 9, 2025
Aliénor
Oslo
It is quite safe. But i live in a safe neighbourhood, so i am lucky. I wouldn't go too far east alone and or at night. For example stovner, vestli, manglerud, grorud, alna, romsås, haugerud and kalbakken are known to be a little sketchy
Posted: March 7, 2025
Sofiia
Sola
Sola, is very safe, with low crime rates, excellent healthcare, and a high standard of living. It is a peaceful environment, good infrastructure, and proximity to Stavanger for amenities. Here is nothing to worry about)
Posted: March 2, 2025
Natasha
Oslo
Oslo is super safe! Nothing to worry about. At night it’s alright to go alone by night. I have never experienced any shady stuff going out in oslo for 27 years since I’m living I. Oslo for my whole life!
Posted: March 1, 2025
Dominika
Oslo
I think it’s really safe place, I feel so comfortable here, I live alone for the one year and never don’t have dangerous situations here. My appartment is in the centrum city, and never nathing happens there when I’m not feel safe
Posted: March 1, 2025
Dominika
Sotra
this is a super quiet village near Bergen. Apart from a few car accidents, nothing serious has happened here. However, the traffic is increased due to the renovation work. (They are building a new road and a new bridge)
Posted: February 28, 2025Oslo
Oslo is one if the safest city i know of. Been living there for about 15 years, i grew up there until now, and its safe to say ive never been in a uncomfortable position and felt unsafe. It is totally safe at night too, even safer in some ways because there are few people in the streets, minding their own business.
Posted: February 23, 2025Drammen
I would describe Drammen as really safe, especially since it's in Norway, and Norway is super safe! I live here and I am born here, and I have never in my life felt unsafe. Even if things happen, the police here are really professional.
Posted: February 23, 2025Norway
Especially in the northern part it is very safe. The locals are friendly and hospitable. There is very little crime, and in small towns it is quite normal to be able to leave your car, with engine running, outside while shopping. In larger cities, you have to take more care of your belongings, especially central Oslo.
Posted: February 16, 2025
Sunniva
Trondheim
Trondheim is quite a welcoming city. I go to school there and have stayed both early and late and have never experienced anything very scary. Like there’s been upset people from one time to another but the police is quite fast to calm them down if it was to happen.
Posted: February 16, 2025Is Norway worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 73 experiences from female travelers
Yustya
Norway
Oslo, Solo travel
Like everything in Norway, Oslo is pretty calm city, with not a lot of activities especially on winter's time, but it feels very comfortable and safe for female solo traveler. But be prepared for extreme weather and prices:)
Posted: February 14, 2025
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, 2025Meet locals in Norway
Joanna
About Me
Hello to all of the wonderful women out there! My name is Joanna. I come from Poland, but I live, study and work in northern Norway - currently in Narvik, but will move to Tromsø in a couple of months. I study norwegian language. I have a degree in political science and worked testing video games for a while. I've travelled all over Europe including Albania, Switzerland, Greece, Italy or France. I also hiked a lot in polish and slovakian mountain ranges. I adore meeting new people and I'm a talkative and curious person. I have a lot of stories and observations to share. I love hiking, being out in nature, video games, alternative music and good restaurants. I love to travel and can find something fascinating in every place. I live in student housing where I can host one person at a time for a short amount of time.
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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
Bergen
Tromso
Oslo
Trondheim
Stavanger
Narvik
Bodo
Bronnoysund
Molde
Stryn
Alesund
Fredrikstad
Drammen
Tonsberg
Sandefjord
Larvik
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