Women living in Lisbon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Women living in Lisbon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 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.
Based on 78 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | 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: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Amanda
Very safe, but only been here for a short time. My room mates who have lived here for several years have said that it is very safe, and they have had no issues walking alone at night, but it’s always better to be safe and walk with someone if you can.
Posted: July 13, 2025I think the center is super safe! I use public transportation day and night and nothing has ever happened. I walk alone everywhere. At night, maybe not in some specific areas like anjos and intendente. Also don't go at night to suburban areas far from the center like Reboleira and Amadora, but that's a long way from the city itself. I usually just enjoy night outs with friends and if it's too crowded maybe just mind your things not to be the target of pickpockets, but that's just a recommendation - I've never been robbed!, and I go out partying at night a lot.
Posted: July 9, 2025Tristen
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, 2025Ivanira
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, 2025Marisa
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, 2025Hello , It’s 50% safe there’s some area don’t have cameras as any other country but overall it’s still safe comparing to so many European countries , touristic areas are protected you do not feel danger however other areas should be avoided lots of drug addicts/dealers .
Posted: May 30, 2025based on 110 experiences from female travelers
Alexandrine
France
Lisbon was a truly pleasant experience. It’s a city with a soul, one that has witnessed many things but still welcomes every visitor as one of its own. I felt deeply safe, even at night.
Posted: July 26, 2025Eve-Marie
France
The place where we were staying was a little bit out of lisbon and it wasn’t very safe but the city as such was extraordinary. The people were adorable, the city was beautiful and the food was excellent!!!
Posted: July 16, 2025