Is Spain Safe for Women?
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 568 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: | 1.8/5 | 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?
Entrevías
I have never had any problems in this neighborhood. More and more people move here that can be considered problematic. But for now I feel save. I don't recommend going alone at night if you don't know the area, there are certain streets that are better avoided
Posted: October 6, 2025
Nuria
Valencia
Valencia is mostly safe but you have to check the zones you're at, like cabanyal, els orriols, marxalenes that are some problematic zones, the center or benimaclet and university zones are mostly safer
Posted: October 4, 2025
Kani
Madrid
So I've lived in Madrid for 6 years and I can tell you it's fairly safe. You still have to be cautious as bad things can happen. Especially with your phones and wallet. The city center is full of people every night and you can't walk into an empty alley as there is almost none. If you stay in the outskirts be careful at night. There are certain quarters where you need to be extra careful. I've witnessed two robberies in all those years. People are helpful and will help you if you need help
Posted: October 4, 2025
Rupsha
Barcelona
Felt safe but had one incident of cat calling while walking on the street in the evening one day. Otherwise felt fairly safe to travel as a solo female traveller. Would recommend to carry pepper spray
Posted: October 1, 2025
Lou
Madrid
I do not recommend walking alone at night near the clubs. Otherwise during the day I felt okay walking the streets. Some creeps look at you but that’s it… I lived in the center for a few days near the clubs and I didn’t feel very safe with old men being drunk…
Posted: September 29, 2025Is Spain worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 476 experiences from female travelers
Spain, Solo travel
I did a solo two-month road trip in Spain and I felt really safe the whole time. The food was excellent and affordable, and Spain and its people are truly wonderful. I went through Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, and Valencia. It was one of my best trips ever!
Posted: October 1, 2025Safety in Spain
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