Is Lisbon Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Lisbon

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Lisbon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Lisbon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

2.5%

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 49 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Lisbon?

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
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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Lisbon is a very safe place. As a woman, I really feel safe although we always have to be alert when walking at night in some neighborhoods (not the tourist part). I would recommend Lisbon for female solo travelers

Posted: January 21, 2025
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Lisbon feels like a pretty safe city for a capital. There are both in day and night people that will try to sell you drugs, but I think it’s just part of Lisbon and I just ignore them. Apart from that nobody has ever approached me for any other reason.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Lisbon is big. Usually is pretty safe during the day. The night is depends on the areas but I recomend to not walk alone at night if you are not a local and dont know the area. Just call a uber or taxi or go with more people. Also be aware during night outs in the street to keep your phone in your purse, but usually nothing ever happens, but its just better to be safe :))

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Martina

Martina

Lisbon is pretty safe, of course there are some areas that you should be more careful walking around, pay attention to your belongings at all times. But generally it’s safe, people are mostly tourist

Posted: January 16, 2025
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it depends on the area, central lisbon may have pickpockets, but is a safe area for other crimes. martim moniz may be a area to avoid if you’re alone at night. you can be safe in areas like belem, because it has a lot of police presence

Posted: January 12, 2025
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Lisbon is overall a safe and friendly city, you can walk pretty much everywhere at all times. Like everywhere women and people socialized / perceived / identifying as women experience safety differently.

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Catarina

Catarina

Portugal, including Lisbon is a very safe country especially compared to other european country's and capitals. People are usually nice and ready to help, and only a few dont know how to speak in english.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Is Lisbon worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 93 experiences from female travelers

Lynzie

Lynzie

United States

Solo travel

Love Lisbon, great city to travel solo! So many markets and great shopping. Of course there are so many places to visit from Lisbon within Portugal. Headed to Porto next month so I can’t yet compare but strongly recommend Lisbon to any solo traveler! 💯

Posted: January 31, 2025
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Solo travel

I’ve been to Lisbon before, this time for a surf retreat and it was awesome! I stayed at Lisbon Surf Hostel, which is in Carcavelos, slightly outside of town, but has a good connection with the metro. It takes only 20 Minutes to be downtown. Lisbon is pretty safe, people are super friendly and almost everyone speaks perfect English, even elderly people!

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Safety in Portugal

Frequently asked questions

Is Lisbon safe?

Women living in Lisbon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Lisbon safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Lisbon consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Lisbon?

Women living in Lisbon consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5