Is San Sebastian Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

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

Crime rating

Very Low
1.2 /5

Women living in San Sebastian consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 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 6 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.2/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is San Sebastian?

Sara

Sara

San Sebastián is a very safe and friendly city. As a woman, I feel free in my city and I feel more free than in other cities or countries. It’s always important to stay safe, but in San Sebastián you don’t have to worry about it at all

Posted: August 9, 2025
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Karen

Karen

San Sebastián overall is a very safe place. I have gone out at night alone and nothing has happened to me in more than a year. Still I would recommend to be aware of surroundings specially at night, don’t walk distracted on your phone.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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There is always a chance of being assaulted, robbed… but i think it’s safe to say that Donosti is one of the safest places a woman could ever visit. I’m 26, very outgoing and very independent. Never ever felt threatened at night, nor with friends or my own. There’s many people obsessed about how “dangerous” Donosti has become lately… I think it’s straight up r*cism

Posted: April 10, 2025
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people in san Sebastian are generally really nice, kind and respectful. There's not a big record of muggers or crime. At night I see a lot of local women taking a walk on the beach by themselves and they don't seem worried at all.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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San Sebastian is a pretty safe city. You can walk around alone, even at night. It's rare that someone comes up to bother you. You just have to be a little careful with phones and wallets, sometimes someone might try to steal them. As for the rest, as a woman who lives alone here, I can say that I feel very safe in this city!

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Is San Sebastian worth visiting?

Hanaë

Hanaë

France

Family travel

Very good and sunny ! It’s very helpful for mental health! I was with my family and we visited all the city and it was so good. I think it’s better when you are adult because you are more free etc !🥰

Posted: March 31, 2024
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Safety in Spain

Frequently asked questions

Is San Sebastian safe?

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

Is San Sebastian safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in San Sebastian consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in San Sebastian?

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

What is the crime rate in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in San Sebastian?

Women living in San Sebastian consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5