Is Oslo Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Oslo

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo 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 46 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very 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:

1/5Not 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 Oslo?

Super safe! I never feel scared in Oslo. But; then I am not a person who go out in the nights. I make sure I look after myself. I would never follow strangers. Control alcohol intake. Make sure I have transport available if I am late.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Nil

Nil

you can feel very free and safe even in the nights! security is very high here. there are polices everywhere and cameras everywhere such as busses, trams, trains, subways, etc. and in every market, shop, etc. as well

Posted: March 13, 2025
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Aliénor

Aliénor

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
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Natasha

Natasha

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
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Dominika

Dominika

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
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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, 2025
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In my opinion Oslo is pretty safe for people of any color or orientation. As a woman l feel safe here both at day and at night, because of good street lighting systems in any areas in the town. The crime rate is also pleasantly low.

Posted: February 9, 2025
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Hanin

Hanin

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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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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Anna

Anna

Oslo is very safe. As in most cities, there might be some areas to avoid more during the night, but overall it is unlikely that anything will happen to you. In general, you can unfortunately not be 100% safe anywhere a woman, but Oslo is not a city to be worried about.

Posted: January 23, 2025
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Is Oslo worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 25 experiences from female travelers

Yustya

Yustya

Norway

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
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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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Maëlys

Maëlys

About Me

Hi there! I'm a French woman living in Oslo for the moment :) I do love traveling, especially the human and connecting part of it! From the beginning of June 2025 to July, I'll do a solo trip through Europe by train! Here's my plan: if you feel like our roads may cross, don't hesitate to reach out! Norway Oslo -> Denmark Copenaghen -> Germany Berlin -> Czech Republic Prague -> Austria Vienna -> Slovenia Ljubljana -> Croatia Zagreb (...) -> Italy Milano -> we will see 😁

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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 Oslo safe?

Women living in Oslo consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Oslo safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Oslo consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Oslo?

Women living in Oslo consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Oslo?

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo?

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo?

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo?

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo?

Women living in Oslo consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Oslo?

Women living in Oslo 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 Oslo?

Women living in Oslo consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5