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 77 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 |
I 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, 2025Oleksandra
It’s kind of safe, but some districts are better to avoid (Martim Moniz, Intendente). Also, if partying you should be very careful which surroundings and your belongings. At night I would recommend take bolt or uber. People are mostly nice, especially women, but a lot of beggars who can be not people in need, but drug addicts.
Posted: May 30, 2025based on 108 experiences from female travelers
Julia
Poland
I fell in love with Portugal! Even though I prefer Porto, I still admit that Lisbon is wonderful! Love this city! Sincerely 💔 that's what i want to say: 1. the best ramen in my life: Panda Cantina (https://www.instagram.com/pandacantina?igsh=MWtleDNrcXljYnpmcw==); 2. buy local landmark azulejo tiles as a souvenir: Cortiço & Netos; 3. Surfing 🏄: Cascais (the city is near Lisboa) and Nazare (In November you can see the biggest waves in the world here); 4. Cabo da Roca (is a cape which forms the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range, of mainland Portugal, of continental Europe, and of the Eurasian landmass. Once upon a time people called this place the end of the world. The sunset there is amazing. The photos with me were taken in this very place); 5. Pastel de nata + port wine = something you must try. Lisbon is Home of Pastel de Nata. Porto is home of port wine. The real Portuguese combo!
Posted: June 28, 2025Victoria
Canada
Beautiful city with lots to see and do, though just wandering around is already very nice. I took all precautions and was very prepared for pickpockets etc. so was pretty relaxed. Streets in more popular downtown areas felt very safe at night
Posted: June 19, 2025Experienced: September, 2018