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 4.3 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 130 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.8/5 | 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: | 1.5/5 | 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?
Iris
Sangalhos
It's a little town ,everyone knows everyone.its very safe. You can walk at night and not feel worried about being in danger. Of course it's always better to pay attention to your surroundings. Safe overall
Posted: February 3, 2025
Liliana
Vila Nova De Gaia
I would say they city has pretty high safety levels, I haver never experienced any dangerous situation, besides common pickpockets on turistic places. There also might be the risk of robbery in some of the more run-down or poorly lit areas
Posted: February 2, 2025Lisbon
Lisboa is a very chill and peacefull City. I have been living here for the past 6 years and it is really a great place to find a middle ground betwen living in a city yet keeping a slow place. How ever that doens’t mean you Will be bored! There is always something new to discover an in a lot of diferente subjects, dependi Go on your interrests!!
Posted: January 30, 2025
Luna
Cerdeira
It is a small village and totally safe. You might find it challenging to move by public transport but that has nothing to do with the feeling of safety. I would recommend to every girl this is totally chill.
Posted: January 30, 2025Parede
Super safe, never felt uncomfortable, but always vigilant towards my surroundings. Everyone know everyone and there's always movement, when there isn't I also feel safe cause since it's a super familiar place if you scream someone will notice, you also have places opened 24/7
Posted: January 30, 2025
Anastasiia
Beja
Personally, I have never felt unsafe in this city, even in the night. However, the city received a lot of migrants recently, so you can occasionally see them on the streets not doing anything and looking quite ominous. Some women may find it uncomfortable
Posted: January 29, 2025
Vânia
Porto
Porto is a very safe town. It just has become more touristic and we need to be aware of pickpocketers. Other than that it is very safe. You just need to be careful with your personal belongings in the areas where you have crowds. But I feel safe walking on my own.
Posted: January 26, 2025Lisbon
Lisbon is the safest city in Europe for me and I have been almost everywhere! Everyone is nice and stay away from you if you look scared . Even at night it is really ok . I feel constantly secure even if you can see in the streets sometimes people are really high but not dangerous at all almost nice😅
Posted: January 26, 2025Portugal
It's safe once you live in a good area and stay within your group. The Algarve is quite safe; you just have to be sensible, follow the rules of safety, and have fun as you would in any other country.
Posted: January 25, 2025Lisbon
Feels very safe, esp in the central districts. Haven't had any problems and people have been very kind, but it's still a tourist city and you should keep eyes open. But I feel much safer than in many similar areas.
Posted: January 23, 2025Is Portugal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 215 experiences from female travelers
Raychh
Germany
Portugal, Couple travel
Absolutely stunning with such weather!!!! The people were kind and respectful, the weather is warm for December and the food is really something that I want to eat again!!! Definitely will coming back for visiting!!
Posted: February 3, 2025Funchal, Solo travel
I fell in love with the city. The people are very nice and the food is amazing. The city is very safe but be prepared for a climb cause everything is up the hill☺️ I come back often and it became the ultimate vacation destination
Posted: February 3, 2025Meet locals in Portugal
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