Is Oslo Safe for Women?

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 56 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.2/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit 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?

As a local, it feels very safe. Never had any issues walking around alone after dark. I think the worst thing you could encounter as a tourist is pickpockets, but none of my friends who've visited or live here have experienced this.

Posted: August 6, 2025
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Anna

Anna

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 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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Aliénor

Aliénor

it's quite safe in my area(frogner, oslo). But at night in the city centre on the weekend, there are people doing hard drugs on the streets and i don't feel safe walking amongst them. But keep to the nice areas if you want to walk alone at night.

Posted: June 17, 2025
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Oslo is pretty safe compared to other capital cities. The population is the biggest in Norway, but it’s not crowded or super busy at all times. You may also leave your stuff unwatched in some cafes without it being stolen.

Posted: June 8, 2025
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Is Oslo worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 32 experiences from female travelers

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, 2025
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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 4.2 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 4.7 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