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 46 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | 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 |
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, 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, 2025Hanin
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, 2025I 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, 2025Anna
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, 2025based on 25 experiences from female travelers
Yustya
Norway
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, 2025Oslo 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, 2024Maëlys
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 😁
Eva
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 🤗