Women living in Oslo consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Women living in Oslo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
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.
Based on 49 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | 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: | 1/5 | 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 |
It’s pretty safe in Oslo city center. Some low level crime in some places, especially in rural areas far from the city center. Those are local areas where usually no tourists go to. Avoid being alone at night time in those areas, especially for females who doesn’t want male attention.
Posted: April 23, 2025Kathrine
I have lived in Oslo for thirteen years, and very few times felt unsafe! As long as you stay by the crowded streets by night or by going home from public transport. I trust police officers. Some guards can be violent at clubs, but rearly and if so, rapport them to someone local. I have experienced sexual harassment, as woman and as queer woman. Uncomfortable, but not violent.
Posted: April 19, 2025Camila
I’ve been working until 4am in Grønland (a ghetto) for 1yrs in a fast food restaurant and only one time I was catcalled. But nothing happened more than that. Very night used to get my AirPods and listen to music perfectly. Even if you find drunk people in the bus or so they will not bother you or if so they’re funny and only talk about what’s their or yours fav music, movie or so. Night live in Oslo is rough because Nordic people don’t control themselves with alcohol. They might be “mean” like saying “Shut up!” But will never start a fight. Both men and women and most likely to dance with you and have fun.
Posted: April 17, 2025Super 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, 2025Nil
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, 2025Aliénor
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, 2025Natasha
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, 2025Dominika
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, 2025Oslo 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, 2025In 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, 2025based on 27 experiences from female travelers
Oslo is a beautiful city ❤️ amazing landscapes from the heart of the city center, also a maritime city 🥰 The same ticket for the public transportation is valid for bus, metro, tram, and also BOATS to the Oslo islands 🙌🏻 ✨Girly-friendly: Super safe for solo travellers 🎀 ✨Slow green city: It is not often to drive private cars in the city centre. Only public transportations, taxis or business cars. ✨Expensive night life: Drinks have high taxes here in Norway so alcohol in general is super expensive ✨Average price for a meal: 20-30€ ✨Water is always FREE in restaurants and bars I’d definetly recommend Oslo to a solo travellers! 🙌🏻 Beautiful landscapes, safe plus Oslo citizens tend to have a good taste in fashion! 🥰✨🙌🏻
Posted: April 17, 2025Misheel
Sweden
Yes, i felt really safe since most of the population were locals and the city is well known for its safety. There were many museums, and galleries, and modern designed buildings except the expensive not that tasty food.
Posted: April 6, 2025Maëlys
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 😁
Rihana
I’m 27. I live in Oslo,Norway and I study nursing. I love to travel but I feel like I haven’t been able to travel much because it’s so expensive. I would love to travel a lot more whenever I get the chance. I love to meet new people whenever I travel and learn from the locals about the culture and get inside info you can’t get from the internet. I’m mostly busy with school and work atm. Feel free to reach out about whatever.