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 181 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | 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: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Portugal?
Porto
I’d say Porto is pretty safe. I’ve never had to worry about my things being stolen or that anything would happen to me, even as a woman walking at night. You could literally drop something on the table or on the floor and when you go back it’s very likely that it’d still be where you left it, and if it’s not there then it’s probably because someone helped take it to the nearest lost and found or to the police station. An additional upside is that the locals are really nice!
Posted: May 27, 2025
Yasmine
Lisbon
Lisbon is a really welcoming and safe city, especially for women traveling alone. I’ve been living here for a while, and I can honestly say it’s a peaceful place where I feel comfortable walking around, even at night. The city is full of charm. You can take the old trams, chill by the river in Belém, or just enjoy a coffee and a pastel de nata at a local café. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the weather is usually sunny and warm. Public transport is easy to use and well-connected, so it’s simple to get around. There are also lots of cool spots to explore, and it’s easy to meet other travelers or locals if you want company. For me, Lisbon feels like home — it’s safe, beautiful, and has a little bit of everything. If you're planning to visit and need tips or a friendly face, I’d be happy to help or even explore the city with you!
Posted: May 26, 2025Portugal
For me as women, i feel pretty safe here even at night i can go out without fear. People are so kind and no one tried to bother me. Even the small cities are safe. The public transports are also veryyy safe at the evenings even the transport station is safe and im using my phone everywhere without fear so yeaah i think Portugal is a good place to solo travel and women of cource
Posted: May 25, 2025Portugal
It’s calm and peaceful, at least for me. I’ve always lived in quiet cities and I’ve never had problems with security. A place with funny and receptive people, just be caref you integrate into the local culture and don’t impose yours.
Posted: May 22, 2025
Rahela
Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the safest places to live in Europe! I never locked my house, at the beach I would just leave my stuff and go swimming, I fell safe walking anywhere but I would avoid Martim Moniz area if you're alone.
Posted: May 21, 2025Is Portugal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 253 experiences from female travelers
Braga, Solo travel
The main attractions in Braga were pretty accessible by foot, it’s not exactly a big city. The environment was super clean, the people were friendly, I felt very safe and comfortable moving around on my own, and it was a pretty nice city to walk around.
Posted: May 27, 2025Meet locals in Portugal
Juliana
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A Brazilian girl living in Portugal and trying to see the world as much as I can!
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Yasmine
About Me
Hey! ☺️ I'm 21 years old, from Cape Verde (Boavista) and Switzerland (Lugano) and I currently live in Lisbon. I'm open to new friendships here. If you're looking for someone to explore the city with, grab a coffee, or even go on short trips, I'd be happy to join you! I am a calm and curious person who loves good conversations. I have a big dream of traveling to many countries, getting to know new cultures and traditions and learning from other people's experiences.✈️🌍💕 I'm just starting this journey of exploring the world - so if you're on the same path or simply want to share travel stories, I'd love to meet you.😊🌺
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