Is Sweden Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Sweden
Safety rating
Women living in Sweden consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Sweden consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.1% percentage of women in Sweden 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 198 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Sweden?
Lund
It's generally a safe place because it's a university town. I never felt unsafe in the bus or train but when I bike after dark I am careful anyways because of just general anxiety. But during daylight I would go to even the most remote place alone without hesitation.
Posted: June 7, 2025Gothenburg
A very safe place except really one or two specific area, i have been living since 6 months and moved to Gothenburg alone.public transportation is really good and convenient which i think also gives and assurance on safety front.
Posted: June 1, 2025Orebro
Very safe, it’s fine to travel alone. There’s plenty of people around at most times of the day and night, so you won’t be alone. There’s policemen and security guards around the populated areas, they are respectful and there if you need help.
Posted: June 1, 2025
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Malmo
Every town has crimes but I think overall that Malmo is a town of diversity and safety. I really like to hang around möllan/Folkets park/the city centre/some parks during the day/the library/the beaches
Posted: May 30, 2025
Ari
Stockholm
Stockholm is a very safe place from my experiences. Like everywhere it's a bit about knowing the area. I think most women I know feel pretty safe in general. I walk alone at night where I live and feel safe.
Posted: May 27, 2025
Filippa
Kristianstad
I went to Kristianstad with my girlfriend. I felt really safe. Everyone was minding their own buisneee. I felt sad walking alone , kissing my griflriend and generally being there as a woman . I really suggest going there
Posted: May 27, 2025Is Sweden worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 60 experiences from female travelers
Hélène
France
Sweden, Solo travel
I stayed in Stockholm for 4 days at the beginning of September. The weather was really nice (one of the warmest weeks in the year!!) and the city was beautiful. It reminded me of Amsterdam in some ways (maybe the colorful buildings?). I stayed at the Generator hostel in a female dorm, it was super clean, my roommates were really nice and the place was great. I felt safe the whole trip, even when I arrived at the train station (in some countries train stations are filled with drug users which could be intimidating).
Posted: June 6, 2025Kalmar, Family travel
Transport by bus was generous and cheap, you can travel 2h anywhere per ticket. The second hand shops were very affordable and there were a lot of different boutiques with a lot of different themes which is very nice. There’s a lot of diversity in the shopping experience. There was also a lot to see the parks were very well maintained overall and since it’s a coastal city it was very nice taking a walk alongside the water. Definitely a good and chill vacation spot, it has a lot to offer and especially considering the size of the town. I went there to visit my sister so I lived with her and did not pay for accommodations so I have no idea how much that will cost There’s also bad train connections to other towns for example Malmö, but it is a stop on the way to Öland which is one of Sweden’s vacation islands. If you’re on the way to the islands which should definitely stop a day in Kalmar to experience what they have to offer!
Posted: June 1, 2025Safety in Sweden
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Luleå
Kalmar
Malmo
Uppsala
Pitea
Skelleftea
Umea
Sundsvall
Ostersund
Visby
Västerås
Orebro
Karlstad
Arvika
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