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 168 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | 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?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the safest city I have ever experienced. The city itself is super calm, people respect each other and nobody rushes anywhere. The streets are light, wide and 95% of the city is lightened in the dark.
Posted: March 29, 2025Lidköpings kommun
There have been crimes done here such as gang activity vandalism and thefts, but overall, they are safe since people take action and report if such. There's always cameras on public transport which is always is reassuring
Posted: March 27, 2025
Liv
Gothenburg
If you stay in the city centre your fine. It’s a little bit different for some suburbs, but I don’t think a tourist would go to them anyway 😜 Obviously you have to be mindful of your safety wherever you go, but Sweden is generally a very safe place for women and I feel lucky to live here in that regard.
Posted: March 26, 2025Stockholm
I think Stockholm is very safe. I often come home late and it's never been an issue in the years living here. 🫶🏻 Obviously one should always be cautious and prepared for anything but I would say overall I feel safe here!
Posted: March 26, 2025
Mariam
Stockholm
Stockholm is great, it's a bit dull during the autumn and winter seasons, but overall a bit pricey. People are very helpful and friendly and most of it's residents speak fluent English so that's great.
Posted: March 23, 2025
Elvira
Mora
I feel generally safe here, but there are always risks. Criminals connected with drugs or alcohol tend to keep to their small circle. Attacks on innocent people are unlikely. Be careful in less public areas though and wild animals close to roads! :)
Posted: March 16, 2025Stockholm
Stockholm is overall a safe city, especially compared to other cities like Barcelona where theft is common. But as a person I’m overall very worried about everything haha, but I have never experienced anything dangerous here in Stockholm. I walk at nighttime all the time, but as all places it’s smart to choose places and cities where it’s known to be calm and safe. Like all country’s and cities, Stockholm has its less safe and comfortable areas that’s smart to avoid as a turist. But Stockholm is beautiful and very nice, and people are very nice, but sometimes shy, which can come off as rude to some people!
Posted: March 15, 2025
Siri
Orsa kommun
Nothing ever happens here! Only events sometimes, not often. Only time anyone is out on the street at night is a few people walking home from after having a few beers at the pizzeria. Some people do drugs here but I think they just stay at home. I have never seen anything.
Posted: March 13, 2025
Coralie
Lund
i think it's very safe, i walk a lot in dark places at night and have never once been scared. the bad part is that i've heard stories of women getting sexually harassed at the clubs:( so be extra carful there.
Posted: March 9, 2025Stockholm
The central area of Stockholm is generally speaking a safe area also at night. Roads can be calm after midnight and generally all streets are well-lit. Whether travelling via metro, bus or by foot, there’s a calm and safe ambient.
Posted: March 6, 2025Is Sweden worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 49 experiences from female travelers
Uppsala, Solo travel
I was in Uppsala for a course trip from my university, i was there two days with the university and expenses mostly paid for and then two days on my own in a hostel. The prices are all very reasonable and just how you would expect them to be in a bigger city. The city has many nice buildings and places to visit and some second hand shops and museums. I personally felt very safe in the city and did not once have to worry about anything. I had a mixed dormitory in the hostel and only was a bit weary of one older guy who had a weird sleeping habit and just generally was inside the hostel room all the time which seemed kind of weird. The city was also very clean and I have talked to several locals I randomly met, everyone was very nice and helpful if I was lost.
Posted: March 12, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Stockholm, Group travel
I was travelling with a group and they made sure we are extra safe but, walking alone at night no sense of fear. IN A CAPITAL. safest i ever felt truly. also culture, gastronomy and sightseeingwise it is definitely on top. made me realise i want to move to sweden
Posted: March 7, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Sweden
Sarah
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Hey, I am Sarah, a 19 year old student currently studying and living in Visby on Gotland. I am originally from Germany where I will also be during the summer. I like to get to know new people and try out new things, so i am interested in everything. I know swimming and some crafting, I like cats and also other animals. I am in general open to talk and learn about anything.
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Blenda
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Hello! I am Blenda from Sweden. I love to travel and meet new people and my upcoming plan is to study Spanish in Sevilla for 3 months. I hope to meet some of you there!
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