Is Norway Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Norway

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

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

Low
1.5 /5

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

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 159 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

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?

Bodo

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, 2025
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Norway

Norway 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, 2025
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Tromso

Safe 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, 2025
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Norway

Norway 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, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Oslo

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, 2025
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Oslo

Oslo 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, 2025
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Is Norway worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 87 experiences from female travelers

rico

rico

Japan

Norway, Family travel

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, 2018
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Oslo, Solo travel

I 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
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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 4.7 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 4.4 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 1.5 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