Women living in Barcelona consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Women living in Barcelona consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.
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.
Based on 109 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Barcelona, per se, is a big city and there are obviously plenty of people living there. Nowadays, sadly, most of the people you’ll encounter walking or shopping in the streets are visitors or foreigners, not locals. I can only speak from what I know from my people and local behavior. I feel safe in my city but I’m sure that every woman feels not so secure depending on the day, and, as i was saying, the city is currently full of visitors and travellers who don’t respect the place and the social norms at all.
Posted: July 28, 2025stephany
It is a pretty safe city but all depends on the neighbourhood. I wouldn't walk by 5 at night after drinks in certain areas. Still it is good the metro works 24h on Saturdays and it is full of people and even families which feels pretty safe
Posted: July 27, 2025Amandine
Barcelona is safe overwall, police is very responsive and watching the street often. You can get robbed and walking at night on la rambla can be sketchy, but otherwise it’s ok. Just beware of pickpocket because they are very smooth.
Posted: July 25, 2025pollyanna
I’ve been here for over 8 months and so far have felt very safe! The pit pocketing thing is more important to be aware of when you’re in busy tourist areas. Keep an eye on your things and you’ll be fine.
Posted: July 24, 2025Miruna
It is usually safe, there are a lot of pickpockets in the touristic zones, you just have to be careful and be aware of your surroundings. Absolutely avoid El Raval and La Mina especially at night. Otherwise it’s okay, more than pickpockets there is very little danger. If there’s anyone that approaches you, bark at them, that’s what i do.
Posted: July 6, 2025It is generally safe, but beware of pickpockets everywhere at all times. They work in public transport and even in the streets (steal phone from bikes). Avoid walking alone at night in shady areas of town.
Posted: July 2, 2025based on 142 experiences from female travelers
We only stayed one night, but it was absolutely beautiful! We arrived in the afternoon and had a lovely dinner at a local place before checking in to our hotel. We then went back out to wander- it was dark out but we felt very safe, as the streets were nicely crowded and the people were very kind (locals and tourists alike.) Lots of good shopping and cafes/dessert places.
Posted: July 29, 2025Tinto de verano was the best drink i have ever had. I highly recommend to drink it instead of beer. Pastries are super delicious in general. Raval area can be sketchy at night. Public transportations are easy to use and fairly safe
Posted: July 25, 2025