Is Portugal Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Portugal
Safety rating
Women living in Portugal consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Portugal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 2.5% percentage of women in Portugal 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 161 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Portugal?
Lisbon
You need to be cautious, by day the only big issue are pickpockets and some scammers, besides that is usually pretty safe, by night it truly deepens on the area but try to never walk alone (men exist) :/
Posted: April 17, 2025
Sara
Lisbon
It is generally safe if you avoid certain neighborhoods such as "Mouraria" "Bairro Alto" and some suburbs. Never get drunk if you're alone, never get an uber/bolt if you're drunk or unconscious (prefer normal taxi) and always share the ride info with friends or family.
Posted: April 16, 2025
Domingas
Águeda
I've never heard of any crime around here, no muggings, no rapes, no murders, nothing, it's almost annoying how safe this place is. But yes, it's basically impossible for anyone to be a victim of any crime around here haha
Posted: April 12, 2025Porto
My experience is as a portuguese woman, so I have a level of confidence and comfort that doesn't allow me to see with eyes of someone who's never been here. Portugal is overall safe. As a woman, what bothers me the most are the interactions with men - but it's usually just staring, or once in a while some annoying comment. However, I wouldn't walk alone through lonely areas of the city at night. There's a high amount of homeless people and usually it's not a problem, except every once in a while when they ask for money, we say no, and they react poorly. Nonetheless, overall I feel safe, people are very nice and caring and will help you if you need!
Posted: April 9, 2025
Simge
Braganca
Bragança is a very safe and peaceful city, especially for students and international residents. People are friendly and respectful, and it's common to walk around even late at night without feeling unsafe. The community is quiet, and crime rates are very low. It’s a calm place where you can focus on your studies and enjoy the beauty of nature without worrying about safety.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Zehra
Portugal
Portugal is the safest European city i guess! For a woman, you can trust and travel with calmly! Portuguese people are very kind and friendly, I have never experienced theft, I have never experienced harassment. The people here are very calm and relaxed, they are the most respectful and sweet people I have ever met.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Tuana
Portugal
I found Portugal is really safe thanks to its people. I live in a city mostly populated by university students and everyone is friendly and helpful. People are generally calm and friendly. They are eager to help. I have not had any problems until now.
Posted: April 9, 2025
Océane
Portugal
Portugal is really safe overall :) I feel good here and not in danger most of the time. I haven't been in cities that much and am on the country side but I would still rate it as a very familiar and cozy place.
Posted: April 7, 2025
Rafa
Belém
It's a very safe neighbourhood. People are very chill and the amount of tourists ensure a decent overseeing by the police. My landlord says that has never been a B&E in the 60 yeara he has living in the building.
Posted: April 5, 2025
Daniela
Vila Franca Do Campo
Im from there and its quiet a safe place to travel to, its also very beautiful there so much worthed, at night u should always watch out and go by the principal streets where there is more people around
Posted: March 28, 2025Is Portugal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 241 experiences from female travelers
Elisa
Spain
Lisbon, Group travel
lisbon was such a pretty city ! the monasteries were a bit expensive for our budget but we went to miradores, gave à walk in the old city which is really pretty with its little streets. We also went to sintra, accesible in train at 40 min, where there are at least 3 beautiful castles in different architectural styles sooo worth it !! im vegetarian so i didnt try traditional food with fish but pasteis de nata yes and it was such a succulent desert!
Posted: April 13, 2025Tuana
Portugal
Porto, Group travel
We went to Porto for a day trip. It is about 3 hours away from Bragança by flixbus. We used the metro as public transportation. I found the metro ticket a bit expensive. The atmosphere was very nice. You can see street musicians in some places and they are really good. There were a lot of tourists. This makes the place more fun.
Posted: April 10, 2025Meet locals in Portugal
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Lisbon
Madeira
Lagos
Porto
Sintra
Funchal
Coimbra
Ericeira
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Faro
Aveiro
Alvor
Braganca
Braga
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Gouveia
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