Is Barcelona Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Barcelona

Safety rating

Safe
3.5 /5

Women living in Barcelona consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Barcelona consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 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 65 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.1/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.4/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

3/5Moderate

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Barcelona?

Barcelona is a big city and that comes with higher crime rates. Overall the biggest issue are pickpockets. Sometimes I hear stories about people being mugged or robbed. A friend of mine was roffied in a club.

Posted: February 4, 2025
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I'm from Barcelona and you just have to be careful as in another city. Keep your personal belongings near you, don't leave them in another chair or floor, if you are a carefully person you don't have to worry about

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Emma

Emma

Barcelona is a big city, and not everywhere is safe or dangerous. As a local, im used to seeing people that are not really kind, but I don't stop to answer them when they talk to me. I keep walking. And not always, but mostly people will help you when you need it. Of course that there are some places that at night I prefer to stay away from them because there is always someone that's dangerous, but there's also many police that'll keep you safe

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Elvan

Elvan

Nowhere opens properly before 10:00 in the morning. If you're going to have breakfast outside, make sure to check out a bakery, they usually open early. These places also serve cold sandwiches, so you can fill your stomach economically. Most places are closed on Sundays, but there is no such thing as a ball game like in other European cities. Enough places to shop and fill your stomach are opened on Sundays. Be sure to plan your tour before you go and buy tickets for the museums you will visit online. Getting through those incredible lines and getting inside is truly priceless. The only thing you need to pay attention to is choosing the time to go to the museum. If you go at a different time than you specified when purchasing your ticket, you may not be able to see different parts of the museum. For example, because we went to Sagrada Familia 45 minutes late, they did not allow us to go up to the tower even though we had a ticket. Since everything closes early at night, you are left with dark streets. THEFT IS VERY COMMON. BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR BAG. There are a lot of people who drink drunk. Be very careful in tourist areas.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Barcelona is safe but has many pickpockets. Avoid distractions, keep valuables secure, and be cautious in crowded areas. Violent crime is rare, but stay alert, especially in tourist hotspots and nightlife areas.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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I think in general it’s pretty safe but you really have to watch out for your stuff. Especially in touristic and crowded places but also especially in clubs! A lot of phones and bags get stolen here :/

Posted: January 28, 2025
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Anastasiia

Anastasiia

You should be careful when you going to old town (gotica, raval, barceloneta) and I will highly recommend you to live somewhere on the north of the city ( sant gervaci). Also you could buy case with strap for your phone

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Safe enough, just be careful with pickpockets and walking careslessy around Born and Gòtic at night or Raval area. Don't be unaware of your surroundings as pickpockets like to target tourists, specially if you wear flipflops.

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Nixy

Nixy

Barcelona is generally a safe city for women, and I've always felt comfortable here. Of course, like any popular tourist destination, there are pickpockets, so it's important to stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas or public transportation. However, I’ve personally never experienced any harassment, and overall, the city has a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Just taking a few precautions can make your experience much more enjoyable and worry-free.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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I think is safe but you have to be carefull. I can walk alone anytime and i have never had a problem. I am user of public transport, i use It all the time and always have been fine. Sometimes peopple can say something to you in the street, but overall is okay.

Posted: January 21, 2025
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Is Barcelona worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 119 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I was in Barcelona for 4 days in a solo trip. The city is not too expensive, and I felt much safer than I though I would. There are so many activities to do (during the day and the night as well). It’s also perfect for trekking!!

Posted: February 6, 2025
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Eva

Eva

Norway

Family travel

I was in Barcelona with my sister. I felt safe during night and I liked food there. Prices are cheap (10€ for 1 kg of shrimps) it’s cheap for me 😅 because I’m living in Norway 🇳🇴. But I didn’t like that people don’t know English,the biggest income in Barcelona is tourists and people (old generation,millennials) could learn some basic words and sentences. A lot of tourists traps where they can charge more then in normal shop so be aware. I understand that Barcelona had enough tourists all this years but still,5 words in English not so hard to learn. 7/10

Posted: February 4, 2025
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Meet locals in Barcelona

ITA

ITA

About Me

Hey, this is Ita, I love videogames and reading! I like making new friends and traveling! Nice to meet you all!

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Necool

Necool

About Me

I’m at that moment in my life that I want to see and feel all the versions of myself. im about to travel to Europe for a few months! starting in spain Barcelona from feb 1st :) ill be there we ev I’m social and love to meet people and chat it up. as the world changes as I change and how life is a journey filled with self growth, and you’ll never stop learning about yourself or figuring stuff out so just told myself to “Let it Be” & keep going cause life is always beginning another chapter. It’s never too late to try new things and go on adventures and it’s never a bad thing to take time for stability when you need it. Don’t worry so much. Asi la es vida

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Safety in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona safe?

Women living in Barcelona consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Barcelona safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Barcelona consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Barcelona?

Women living in Barcelona consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Barcelona?

Women living in Barcelona consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Barcelona?

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.4 out of 5.

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

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Barcelona?

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Barcelona?

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2 out of 5.

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

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 3 out of 5.

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

Women living in Barcelona consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5