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 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 404 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | 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?
Valencia
València overall is very safe and I never experienced anything that made me feel like I wasn‘t safe. However, I meet a lot of people that got their phone/wallet/bag stolen at one point so that‘s something you should be aware of. But the streets for example at night are all still full of people so I never felt anxious at night
Posted: April 22, 2025Valencia
Valencia is a beautiful place also is very secure due to there are many policemen always in the streets and you can ask them for help it something is wrong and for indications in case of any emergency.
Posted: April 21, 2025Spain
It’s a very nice country and very safe with a lot of tourists so they are protected by the police. On the other side there are parts of some cities that you have to avoid couse they are dangerous, but if you go to the central streets you won’t get any problem
Posted: April 21, 2025
CARMEN
Madrid
I feel that madrid is quite safe but it’s better to be careful at night. If it’s late I’d much rather take an Uber than public transport. The place where I live, Getafe, is quite chill, there’s mostly families and students living there.
Posted: April 21, 2025
Irene
Cadiz
I would say it's as safe as any small city. Of course, like anywhere else, you should be cautious when walking alone at night, but overall, I think it's a great destination for solo travelers. Most areas in the city are equally safe, but if you're going to the beach alone, just be a bit more careful so you don't get your things stolen. You can always ask someone nearby to keep an eye on your bag while you go for a swim. There aren’t pickpockets here, not even during carnival, but if you leave your stuff unattended at the beach for too long, there’s a chance someone might take it.
Posted: April 18, 2025
Flor
Alacant / Alicante
Alicante it's a very nice place, you've got the beach, the castle, some landmarks like Luceros. Like every place maybe you'd end up having a btter experience avoiding some places at night but overall it's a pretty save city with a lot to show
Posted: April 18, 2025
Xiana
Monforte de Lemos
Monforte is a really safe place, the only problem is that there are a lot of drug dealers… but as long as you don’t mess up with them, you won’t have any problems around here, there aren’t pickpockets, I’ve never experienced sexual harassment, I’ve only heard once about a girl being raped, but it was a long time ago and the man who did it got deported.
Posted: April 18, 2025
Abigail
Murcia
I would say it is pretty safe as long as you don’t enter sketchy areas late at night. But still, most of the sketchy places aren’t very bad, you just have to be a little cautious. Pepper sprays are allowed and cost around 15 euros I believe, I always have one on me just in case xx
Posted: April 17, 2025
Dana
Redondela
Redondela is a very small city, known because of camino de Santiago. In general is just rural area with a small city center it's really just to commute since people in general work in Vigo. Redondela is perfect for going for a walk, eating something and chill but not for big plans, also if you want to wonder around you'll probably need a car
Posted: April 16, 2025Gijon
I have here for more than 7 months and haven't heard a single story of violence or theft or any crime for that matter. Judging by the period I have stayed, it is the safest places for sure. In fact, it's a very small and beautiful and relatively quite town. Everyone instantly falls in love with the serenity of this little place.
Posted: April 15, 2025Is Spain worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 401 experiences from female travelers
Marishka
Germany
Barcelona, Couple travel
My gf and I felt very safe as a lesbian couple traveling Barcelona. The local homosexual scene is very big and welcoming, we found some lesbian party completely by accident and had a wonderful time there. The food was amazing and prices were OK. Overall it was a wonderful experience. 🩷
Posted: April 21, 2025Barcelona, Group travel
I visited Barcelona in July 2024 and had a great time. I felt safe throughout my stay. I went swimming and visited the stunning Sagrada Família, which is definitely worth seeing. Most of my time was spent shopping and exploring the vibrant streets. The summer weather was hot but perfect for enjoying the city. I stayed near Plaça de Catalunya, which made it easy to get around using the metro. I recommend checking out local markets like La Boqueria and grabbing some tapas. Overall, a fun and relaxed trip—I’d definitely go back!
Posted: April 20, 2025Meet locals in Spain
Emilia
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Hi, I'm Emilia and I'm a university student in Toledo, Spain. I live in Alicante and I am from Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶 but I am studying international studies in Toledo. I am 22 years old and I like to meet new people, although I am somewhat introverted.
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Xiana
About Me
Hi girlsss, my name is Xiana Eva, but you can call me Chini. I’m 18 years old and I love everything you can imagine. I was born in a really small village and I’ve always been living countryside, so I’m a nature lover, but I also like big cities. I live in a big house with my parents, so I can’t give anyone a place to stay yet, but as soon as I’m independent I’ll love to do it. In my house we have four dogs and a cat, I’ve always loved animals since I was little. I’m a little bit shy when it comes to meeting new people, but as soon as I catch a lil bit of confidence with someone, I’m really extroverted and funny. I live in a small village in the countryside, but I’m open to visiting cities from all around Galicia like Lugo, Ourense, A Coruña, Vigo… As soon as I get my own car (and a driving license) I’ll be able to move you all around the place and I’ll love to do it because I love driving. If y’all want to know something else, don’t be scared to text me ;))
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