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 1.8 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 158 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A Bit 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 |
Is Spain safe for women?
Madrid
Madrid is a very safe city. I live alone as a young woman and have never felt unsafe as a woman going out at night, walking alone etc. only thing would be a slight risk of pick pockets in crowded touristy areas, but not on the level of many other European cities
Posted: November 15, 2024Santa Cruz de Tenerife
I think is safe enough. As in everywhere else, you have to be careful where you go as there’s more dangerous and there’s safer places. You might get yelled at by the homeless locals, or you may get catcalled by men, but thats all. You have to be very unlucky to get robed or attacked. Even less probably murdered or kidnapped. I think the most touristic areas of the south can be dangerous if you go by yourself, but they can be okay if you go with a friend, even if you’re all girls.
Posted: November 15, 2024
vanessa
Valencia
Valencia is safe, as are most cities in Europe. You can walk alone at night without being really worried. It's safe, but don't go walking around areas in the suburbs like barrio del Carmen at 3am as you're gonna have problems. Just use common sense
Posted: November 12, 2024
Jasmina
Spain
Spain is safe. Depending on the areas you visit, it's important to be informed, especially in vulnerable areas. There are very safe cities. It is important to know about the country and understand what you need before moving from one city to another.
Posted: November 11, 2024
Jordan
Artà
This is one of the safest towns I’ve ever lived in. There is absolutely zero crime or sketchy people. The town is primarily older people and young families. Kids are always playing in town without their parents and there is never an issue. I go running in the dark in the mornings and have never had an issue
Posted: November 9, 2024La Seu d'Urgell
La Seu is a very small village. It feels really safe in general, as there’s not lots of problems. In terms of going out at night, like everywhere, as a woman there’s a risk, but you can go out alone, no problem
Posted: November 9, 2024
Mariana
Granada
I love I can walk home alone at night (in my home town I could never do it)… I feel really safe in the city. I feel really safe in the city at all hours because there are always other people around. This is in the city center, the outskirts probably don't work the same way.
Posted: November 2, 2024
Camilla
Barcelona
It's fairly safe depending on where you are. I'm in the Eixample area and I'm not worried. Barcelona is known for pick pocketing so you have to try not to act like a total tourist and just be mindful of your surroundings. I haven't felt harassed by males and I've been here for about two months.
Posted: October 31, 2024
Kirsten
Barcelona
Overall Barcelona is an extremely safe place to travel solo as a woman. I’ve never felt unsafe anywhere I’ve been in the city. It’s unheard of to have physical violence here in general. The only thing to worry about is petty theft - pick pockets normally. This is known to happen in Barcelonetta beach and in Raval neighborhoods. Just generally don’t be stupid with your belongings - I have never gone out of my way to be overly protective of my things, and I’ve been fine. The “bad neighborhood” that people say you should not visit is called Raval, but personally, I lived there for a while and it’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s just lower income immigrant communities - mostly families. I think people that say don’t go there are just being a bit racist lowkey 😅. You’ll find the best south asian food in the city there!!! Houses on Airbnb are also a lot cheaper there. Highly recommend. Overall, Barcelona scores a 10/10 in safety physically, and an 8/10 in safety for your belongings. Have fun!
Posted: October 29, 2024Denia
Normaly no safety problems for traveler in the whole town. Day and nighttime your safe. Of course you should be carefull on the crowded Monday Market and in Shopping Locations. Don't show your Money or jewels.
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