Is Porto Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Porto

Safety rating

Safe
3.9 /5

Women living in Porto consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Porto consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 13 experiences

Safety rating:

3.9/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Is Porto safe for women?

I never had really bad experiences but I know they exist and it’s always good to keep an eye There are so sketchy people and some robbery but I’d say it’s mostly at night Try to always be aware and be with company

Posted: August 8, 2024
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Porto is safe during the day, but would not recommend to walk alone at night. I had a man following me a couple months ago, but he stopped after I screamed in Portuguese. Foreigners are usually the target to be robbed.

Posted: July 1, 2024
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Porto is a beautiful and lively city! I consider it a safe city but, as a woman, during nighttime there is always a feeling of being more cautious, specially if using public transportation after midnight.

Posted: June 27, 2024
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Overall it's a safe city do live and to travel to. There are some places that can be more dangerous, but they are not places that usually tourists get to. City center os quite safe but be aware off your belongins

Posted: June 26, 2024
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Teresa

Teresa

Porto can be a very safe place, although you can see from time to time some locals getting in problems, but, usually theres no casualties besides the ones actively involved. I feel very safe walking alone even at night, even tough I try not to be many times alone

Posted: June 12, 2024
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Francisca

Francisca

Safe but no toooooo safe. By night you should be more careful in the center of the city if you walking around alone. Public transport’s are safe. You just have to be a little careful and stay away from hidden streets by night

Posted: June 8, 2024
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Ana

Ana

If you stick to the center its pretty safe, just try to aplly the safety rules you normally use! In the day never felt unsecure even when walking alone, at night you should be more aware of your sorroundings especially in more sketcthy places!

Posted: May 9, 2024
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Porto criminality is going higher, be careful walking alone at night. Other than that its a warm and nice city, the locals are very welcoming. Nice bars, gardens, restaurants , museums... for every taste

Posted: May 2, 2024
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In the center areas I believe it is a safe place, but usually we found some people selling drugs at night and there are some homeless people in the center. Walking at night is safer if you are not alone

Posted: March 30, 2024
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Rita

Rita

Very very safe. Worst you might find is pickpocketing or being approached to buy drugs (they're not pushy at all, say no and move on). I'd reccommend standard safety for women - watch your drink, don't get too drunk, beware of your surroundings after dark.

Posted: March 29, 2024
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Is Porto worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 32 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I loved Porto as my starting point; It was my first stop on a month long solo trip. It felt safe and was very laidback, but it had so much to do and very friendly people! The waiters at restaurants were very welcoming, even offered to show me around. Maybe it was just in the area I was in/time of year, but I didn’t see a lot of people my age. But enjoyed my time with the locals! Overall loved it!!!

Posted: October 12, 2024
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Solo travel

I feltsqfe, met very nice people. The city center is very busy during the day,more quiet at night. The food quality is great. I recommend this city to travel solo as a lady. The other side if the city is also beautiful.

Posted: September 19, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Safety in Portugal

Frequently asked questions

Is Porto safe?

Women living in Porto consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is Porto safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Porto consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Porto?

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

What is the crime rate in Porto?

Women living in Porto consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Porto?

Women living in Porto consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Porto 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 Porto?

Women living in Porto consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Porto?

Women living in Porto consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Porto consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

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

Women living in Porto consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5