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 192 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
Porto is very safe city, there are some places where better not to go alone as girl but this places are more dangerous just at night. I’m living here for 2 years and haven’t expected any dangerous situation
Posted: June 18, 2025
Rinrin
Porto
Porto is a really safe city, I think these days it’s a getting a bit more dangerous and there’s some areas I would be wary of walking alone at night, however, as long as you’re aware of your surroundings, it’s all good. I’ve lived here for 3 years and have never been assaulted / robbed / harassed on the streets in any way. Cat callers exist though
Posted: June 9, 2025
Tristen
Lisbon
Lisbon is very safe, but the amount of tourists there make it feel like you might be targeted. On the flip side, because there are always so many people, it generally feels quite secure. I wouldn’t wear lots of jewelry or headphones at night, walking alone, but other than that, you should be fine.
Posted: June 4, 2025Porto
Porto it’s relatively safe but it’s better to avoid walking alone at night, and there are some areas that can be sketchy like next to campo 24 de agosto metro station. I never feel unsafe walking around at the day time but at night it’s better to be careful
Posted: May 31, 2025
Ivanira
Lisbon
Lisbon? Oh, it’s like the cozy sweater of European capitals—warm, welcoming, and pretty darn safe. Strolling through its pastel-colored streets feels more like wandering through a postcard than a crime scene. Sure, keep an eye on your stuff (as applicable to anywhere in the world). Overall, Lisbon’s the kind of place where your biggest danger is falling in love with a custard tart—or five.
Posted: May 31, 2025
Marisa
Lisbon
It is overall safe! Just be attentive when catching ubers/bolts, and when going to Bairro Alto/Santos for a night out. I never had huge problems, but sometimes I can be uncomfortable by the looks some guys give me in these areas of Lisbon.
Posted: May 30, 2025Is Portugal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 263 experiences from female travelers
Bre
United States
Porto, Solo travel
I have been to the city of Porto many times now and it’s beautiful!! The people are very kind, the coffee is EXCELLENT, I felt very safe, and there’s tons to do if you just walk around. I highly recommend it for anyone traveling around Europe!
Posted: June 17, 2025Sesimbra, Solo travel
Sesimbra is such a wonderful seaside town, amazing beaches and food. Felt very safe. Recommend kayaking tour, boat tours, swimming and chilling in the sand. There are quite a few fiestas which is always great.
Posted: June 16, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Safety in Portugal
Lisbon
Madeira
Lagos
Porto
Sintra
Azores
Funchal
Coimbra
Ericeira
Faro
Ponta Delgada
Aveiro
Braga
Sesimbra
Portimao
Alvor
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