Is Stockholm Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Stockholm

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Stockholm consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2.1 /5

Women living in Stockholm consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 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 78 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Stockholm?

The city is very safe. Safer on many levels than other European cities. However, you still need be careful in touristic places and take precautions for your own safety and security, to avoid pickpockets.

Posted: July 8, 2025
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My experience growing up and living in Stockholm is that it’s a very safe place for women, both for inhabitants and travellers! People are a bit quiet and reserved, and it’s very rare to get either catcalled or mugged. At night and (at pubs specifically) there might be drunk weirdos but the risk usually depends on the spot, so check reviews on google maps before bar hopping! Otherwise everyone is friendly to travellers, especially if you try to say some words in Swedish!

Posted: July 4, 2025
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Kailane

Kailane

I’ve been to Sweden three times, and I felt completely safe in Stockholm, even when walking down the streets in the middle of the night. Everyone minds their own business. The city felt safe and clean.

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Catarina

Catarina

Stockholm is a rather non-violence place as long as you not visit the area outside the city. You can easy go with bus, Subway or taxi. The people are helpfull if you ask for help and most of the people speaks english.

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Ari

Ari

Stockholm is a very safe place from my experiences. Like everywhere it's a bit about knowing the area. I think most women I know feel pretty safe in general. I walk alone at night where I live and feel safe.

Posted: May 27, 2025
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It’s very safe if you stay in the city centre. Also in the more ”troubled areas” (you’d probably won’t stay there either since they’re way outside of the city) you’re safe but now and then there can be some violence (although normally only concerning the targeted people like gang members, never normal people). Overall Stockholm is (still) a very safe city (compared to for example Barcelona where crime happened all day, all the time and to everyone in every area) and Sweden as a whole, an even more safe country. As a girl or as a woman we unfortunately always have to be a bit extra cautious in any country in for example club settings but otherwise it’s really safe to walk anywhere and nobody will harass you (and definitely never assault or rob you).

Posted: May 25, 2025
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Is Stockholm worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.4 /5

based on 40 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I felt really safe while visiting Stockholm alone by myself. I went partying with some new people and I felt safe while going back home. I moved alone around the city and I felt safe. The city is beautiful and the country has a lot of things to do.

Posted: July 8, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Group travel

I spent a week in stockholm with two friends. It is a very safe city and the people are polite. The museums are very interesting and often free for students. I recommend a visit to the Fotografiska museum, but I would skip Skansen. Public transports are safe, clean and well-organized, with no delays.

Posted: July 3, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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Safety in Sweden

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockholm safe?

Women living in Stockholm consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Stockholm safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Stockholm consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Stockholm consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Stockholm 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 Stockholm?

Women living in Stockholm consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5