Is Malmo Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Malmo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Malmo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.1%

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 15 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Malmo?

Wilma

Wilma

The feeling of safety differs based on where in Malmö you go. There are some neighborhoods that are known to be more unsafe (such as Rosengård, Lindängen and Fosie) and while that may be true, at least to some extent, it’s not super-unsafe to be there during daytime. I would, however, avoid going there when it’s dark outside.

Posted: August 18, 2025
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I would say Malmö is quite safe! I would not walk in the "problematic" places but you know... Swedens "not safe" is quite safe if you compare it to other countries♡ The clubs have a lot of men who like to be nere women in my experience, but you can go and take a beer 🍺 instead and feel much safer:) at least if you are alone! If you like to dance, lindy hop or folkdances, you can go to moriskan in folkets park in Malmö:) it is so nice and fun!

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Malmö is a fairly safe town, some neighbourhood are more on the intense side of violence but overall safer than it use to be. I’m not worried to walk alone or to bike around after dark in most parts of the city. The main thing to be concern about is if you have a bike to have it stolen!

Posted: June 14, 2025
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My

My

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
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Hannah

Hannah

Despite its sometimes unsafe portayal, I‘ve never felt safer in my life than in Malmö (I‘m originally from Germany). Rarely, there are gang-related incidences but that‘s not just Malmö-specific. So far, I haven‘t felt unsafe at all when walking, biking or commuting during the day or at night-time:)

Posted: January 24, 2025
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Is Malmo worth visiting?

Solo travel

The City of Malmo relatively safe, quite expensive so not a safe option for a low budget trip, I am from the tropics so I didn't like the Spring weather, however I loved the Spring bloom, I stayed at the Clarion live hotel, a walking distance from the Central Train Station, highly recommended. Spectacular view of the city from the rooftop

Posted: April 20, 2024
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Safety in Sweden

Frequently asked questions

Is Malmo safe?

Women living in Malmo consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Malmo safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Malmo consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Malmo?

Women living in Malmo consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5