Is Linkoping Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Linkoping consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Linkoping consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 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 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.1/5 | A bit 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 |
How safe is Linkoping?
Alexandra
It’s very safe in Linköping in general but would avoid certain areas at night, for example Skäggetorp and Berga. Other than that you don’t have to worry. Some instances happen but are rare. It would be even more rare if you only visit some time and doesn’t live here.
Posted: May 3, 2025In Linköping there are a few areas with high criminality, however that is mostly between gangmembers and will not affect any tourists in the center of the city. Areas to avoid living or being in are Skäggetorp and some parts of Ryd and Berga. Otherwise your stay should be safe!
Posted: January 30, 2025I would say that Linköping is quite a safe place. Generally people are nice although Swedes are not always so open at first :) I would not be scared going here as a female solo traveller. There are some areas to avoid but if you stay central it's normally not a problem :)
Posted: June 12, 2024Common sense is a very good safetyprecaution anywhere. Also in Linköping. Dont go to abandoned places, especially at dark. If possible take a taxi home if you are tipsy or staying out late. Have your phone charged and with you🙏
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