Is Spain Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Spain

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

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

Low
2.1 /5

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

9.6%

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 490 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

2.1/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Spain?

Celia

Celia

Madrid

I haven't had any problems in my 22 years living here. I live in a good neighbourhood, "Barrio Salamanca" so the only crime you could face here is someone stealing your wallet or phone if you are careless like in any part of the world.

Posted: June 19, 2025
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Cristina

Cristina

Malaga

I have lived here for almost 20 years and I have never experienced anything wrong or bad. Sometimes I use public transport at night alone and bus & metro are really safe, most drivers will help you if you need anything. I have also walked alone before sunrise and it's even quieter. Of course, there are some areas which are not recommended and not even locals go there, but that happens everywhere. Enjoy my city!

Posted: June 19, 2025
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Valencia

I felt safe walking around. I have never experienced anything disturbing, but I have heard some unpleasent stories. The only tapes of crimes I would be actually concerned about are: car robbery and bike stealing.

Posted: June 16, 2025
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Albariña

Albariña

Malaga

It is safe. The only thing: if you go for a long walk and see strange people around change direction. There are some areas that not even us go. But almost all city is safe, public transport is ok, you can walk at night. Just be aware.

Posted: June 16, 2025
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Lleida

Lleida is not very safe, to say the least. There are always bad people roaming around the streets and doing terrible things, like burning stuff, stabbing people out of the blue, etc. Almost every day and night, there is some trouble happening.

Posted: June 15, 2025
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sandra

sandra

Barcelona

It's not as bad as sometimes people tell but you need to be cautious especially with your belongings. I recommend you to stay alert if you are walking late in the streets but as you should do in every city.

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Is Spain worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 440 experiences from female travelers

Alicante, Solo travel

I arrived very late in the night, it was not a good idea because the public transport doesn't work all night Only buses and they come every 30min So, preferably come early I felt safe walking late afternoon/early in the night, I was the entire trip alone The beaches are not very clean 😞 But I find a couple of them a bit outside Alicante and they were better

Posted: June 12, 2025Experienced: July, 2022
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Marbella, Group travel

My experience in Marbella was one of the best so far. The beach, the streets, the views and everything about Marbella was great. I booked an aparment on airbnb and it was so cheap and only 15 minutes far from the Old Town. I loved how safe and peaceful the city streets were. Puerto Banus is one of my favorite in Marbella but Old Town remains on top of it.

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Safety in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Is Spain safe?

Women living in Spain consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Spain safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Spain consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Spain?

Women living in Spain consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Spain?

Women living in Spain consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Spain?

Women living in Spain consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Spain consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Spain?

Women living in Spain consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Spain?

Women living in Spain consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Spain consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.1 out of 5.

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

Women living in Spain consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5