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 368 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?
Ivet
Mataro
It’s a pretty safe city but still there are some streets there which have a high crime rate making it sometimes dangerous but if you stay within the centre it’s unlikely to witness a crime or being atacked
Posted: March 27, 2025Ivet
La Seu d'Urgell
La seu it’s a safe place. Still there might be some troubles but in general there are no crimes and it’s pretty calm. It’s unlikely to find anythig abnormal or to be hurt there. You can go anywhere without feeling that something bad is going to happen
Posted: March 27, 2025Barcelona
If you stay where are a tons of people is quit safe, but always watch your back and never go alone during night or in a dangerous streets. But, I think that during the day and even if you go alone, nothing will happen, but remember to always have your bag in front of you.
Posted: March 23, 2025Bilbao
Bilbao is a really safe place. Maybe in the town are little places that's better to avoid at night, but nothing to important. You have to be a little bit careful maybe at night, but it's totally a safe place.
Posted: March 23, 2025A Coruña
A Coruña is a very safe city, it is not too big and there are usually a lot of people on the streets. There are not usually many conflicts between people.
Posted: March 19, 2025
Sara
Palencia
Palencia is generally a safe city. The entire city is well-lit and quiet, making it quite safe to walk at night. If you don't feel comfortable walking, public transportation works very well and is a safe option for getting around.
Posted: March 18, 2025
Iris
Barcelona
It really depends on the zone you're visiting, the time of the day, if there are fesitvals or events etc... If you mind your business it won't happen anything. Locals are always friendly if you need help :)
Posted: March 16, 2025
Argitxu
Basque Country
Basque Country is very safe for solo travelers, and also families ! Locals are nice and the cities are wonderful ! Beautiful landscapes and very good food are waiting for you there !! No worries ! 😉😉
Posted: March 16, 2025Madrid
I felt safe walking aroud alone by day and in the early evening when it started to get dark. In the Metro, train Station and also in the street I felt sometime a bit unconfortable, because of homeless people, but Overall I think its a nice and safe City to discover alone as woman especially by day, but you have to tage care of your personal things especially by the El Rastro market at sundays.
Posted: March 14, 2025Madrid
Is quite safe been here my hole life never had any trouble and i havendone everything going to clubs bar been at 2 am in a random street never been mugged or robbed i was catcalled twice one day but nothing else
Posted: March 14, 2025Safety in Spain
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