Is Gothenburg Safe for Women? Crime in Gothenburg
Safety index
The safety level in Gothenburg is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Gothenburg is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.2 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 9 reviews
Safety index: | 3.9/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.6/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.2/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Gothenburg for women?
kathrina
Gothenburg is very safe! Sweden in general is very safe. There are people around almost all the time during evening and night and everyone is very helpful. Pickpockets are next to none in gbg as well
Posted: June 23, 2024Very safe in general but just in case, you shouldn't walk alone through the forest or sketchy areas in the middle of the night. Using public transportation is the safest way to travel during dark hours.
Posted: June 12, 2024
Maria
I have lived here for over 5 years and I've never felt unsafe! Gothenburg is a safe city for female travellers and its easy to get around by yourself. People are very kind and trustworthy, they are always eager to help.
Posted: June 9, 2024
Rosa
It's pretty safe, there is crime but not a lot. The most dangoures are gang shootings but they're targeted at other gangs. There is a risc of ending up in the cross fire but you're have to be really unlucky.
Posted: June 6, 2024It’s a generally safe city. Don’t go too far outside of town and you will feel very safe during your visit. The public transport is always good to use, it’s often even safer than walking. Even though walking is fairly safe even during the late hours of the night.
Posted: May 31, 2024Gothenburg is very safe despite what the news says. The places where shootings and such have been taken place the past few years concerns gangs and not the civilians. As long as you are not in any type of a criminal gang you are very safe, night as day.
Posted: May 29, 2024
Fatima
Gothenburg is a safe town, the public transportation is widely accessible and easy to navigate. The town is not too big and it is easy to get around, people are always happy to help and everyone speaks English.
Posted: May 2, 2024
Josefine
It is one of Swedens biggest cities, so of course, as a woman, one always has to be a bit cautious depending on the situation. But overall, it's definitely a peaceful and charming city with friendly people.
Posted: February 25, 2024Is Gothenburg safe to travel?
Based on 3 experiences
Solo travel
Gothenburg is my hometown. Everywhere downtown is really safe, I even used to walk home alone from night clubs in the middle of the night and I have never felt unsafe.
Posted: July 13, 2023Is Gothenburg worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 3 experiences
Solo travel
It was very cozy and lovely. Visited some museums and walked around the city and hiked to the Bergsjön in the morning. There was a beautiful lake and view to the whole city. Met some friends and they showed me around.
Posted: July 24, 2024Solo travel
Accommodation: I can recommend Slottsskogens hostel. Recommendations: Gothenburg is not a big city and it does not have as many attractions to see compared to other European cities, but it is worth trying to see a bit of nature around it if you like forests/oceans. I really recommend doing a day trip to one of the archipelagos, you can easily get there by public ferry, and they are beautiful.
Posted: October 23, 2022Meet locals in Gothenburg
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