Is Spain Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Spain
Safety rating
Women living in Spain consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Spain consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 9.6% percentage of women in Spain 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 505 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Spain?
Spain
I think this has been so far pretty safe and I haven’t had any bad experiences yet and I hope that I don’t get them in the future either. I would say this is usually safe at least in day times but maybe at night not that safe.
Posted: July 11, 2025
Ana
Getafe
Getafe is a safe city in general. The atmosphere on the streets is safe. There are many elderly people and children. There's also a university atmosphere. The public transport is safe and calm. I rate the city's safety at 8/10
Posted: July 10, 2025Valencia
Valencia is generally a very safe city, but there are some strange people, especially at night. If you're careful, nothing should happen to you. The downtown area is quite safe, even safer than the surrounding areas.
Posted: July 10, 2025
Maria
Terrassa
There are a few zones that are slightly more complicated. Someone said "all the neighbours that start with _Can_ except Can Aurell, are to be wary". I am not sure if it's like that. But my experience overall is good. I walk safely and I don't fear. But they say things about those neighbours. Just be careful.
Posted: July 10, 2025
Sofiia
Madrid
Overall I feel safe. The worst you can expect is something being stolen from you, but so is everywhere. However, it somehow feels much safer than many other places.
Posted: July 10, 2025
Paula
Granada
I have lived here my whole life, overall the city is super safe except for some neighborhoods like Almanjayar(which I would avoid at all cost) I have walked to my home at all hours of the night and experienced catcalling twice. Overall quite safe, though I would still pay attention. Being a woman is hard
Posted: July 10, 2025Is Spain worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 449 experiences from female travelers
Jildou
Netherlands
Puerto de la Cruz, Family travel
I stayed for 7 days in a hotel which had a minute walk to the centre. My hotel was around 100 per night and my budget for food and activities was €30 per day which was easily achievable. I felt very safe walking at night in the city centre, and the people were very friendly. Not everyone speaks english so try to learn a few basic spanish sentences
Posted: July 9, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
Natasza
Poland
Malaga, Family travel
I had an amazing time in Malaga, i felt 100% safe walking at night, using public transport or exploring the city, all alone! Food was amazing, you HAVE TO try paella! With chicken, rabbit, shrimp, tofu: all of it was amazing! It's usually a big portion so be prepared!
Posted: July 6, 2025Experienced: October, 2024Safety in Spain
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