Is Gothenburg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Gothenburg
Safety rating
Women living in Gothenburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Gothenburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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.
Make friends while traveling solo
Meet other female travelers, find travel buddies and stay with local women for free through hospitality exchange.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 18 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Gothenburg?
It's a pretty safe city. You just have to know which areas to avoid and ofcourse not take too many risks. It's best to always check which areas locals say to avoid. But with every big city there are always risk.
Posted: June 12, 2025It’s pretty safe but I won’t be walking alone at night. There are a lot of different cultures and some of them are new to Sweden with different values and views. So I don’t feel totally safe. However, during the day is more than safe :)
Posted: June 9, 2025A 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, 2025Pretty safe, avoid "nordstan" at night perhaps, mostly drunks to avoid at night. Pubs are pretty safe with friends. "Andra lång" street by the tram station "järntorget" has really fun pubs an nightlife but most things close at 2.
Posted: April 9, 2025Gothenburg 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, 2025
birgül
The Gothenburg is a safe, clean, comfortable and respectful city. I have been living here for a one year. I loved this city. They value children, women and LGBT individuals. They respect them. It's a bit cold in the north but it's not unbearable. I recommend bringing warm clothes even in summer.
Posted: January 30, 2025Is Gothenburg worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 3 experiences from female travelers
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
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, 2023Safety in Sweden
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Luleå
Kalmar
Malmo
Uppsala
Pitea
Skelleftea
Umea
Sundsvall
Ostersund
Visby
Västerås
Orebro
Karlstad
Arvika
Frequently asked questions
Is Gothenburg safe?
Is Gothenburg safe to walk alone at night?
Is public transport safe in Gothenburg?
What is the crime rate in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of being physically attacked in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of burglary in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Gothenburg?
What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Gothenburg?
