Is Switzerland Safe for Women? Crime in Switzerland
Safety index
The safety level in Switzerland is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Switzerland is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence index
On average 14.1% percentage of women in Switzerland 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 99 reviews
Safety index: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.7/5 | Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Switzerland for women?
Basel-City
Basel is a overall very safe place. However after dark there are places you want to avoid such as Kleinbasel. That being said I feel comfortable being in a group at dark walking around and have never had any issues in Kleinbasel.
Posted: August 31, 2024Basel
Basel is overall a very safe city. I would recommend not walking alone around dark in some areas but other than that. I have had no problems in Basel. The people are kind and during the day I have never felt uncomfortable or worried.
Posted: August 31, 2024Geneva
Although one of the least safest cities in Switzerland it is an incredibly safe city for global and European standards. Generally a clean city. The best public transport I’ve used in terms of punctuality, reliability and safety. The streets are well lit. The only drawback is despite the r tremendous wealth there are a number of homeless people and beggars who usually struggle with drugs. While they are never aggressive nor hurt it did compromise my sense of safety. Secondly, verbal sexual harassment and staring does occur more than I expected.
Posted: August 28, 2024Lausanne
Pretty safe. I never felt scared about being pushed or put in danger. I've only experienced catcalling when biking. Also be aware if your surroundings when walking at night in flon and riponne (the only place i'd consciously avoid at that time).
Posted: August 20, 2024Zurich
In Zurich i feel very safe. I can move around the city independent and i don’t feel scared. At night it’s a bit more scary but who likes to walk around in the dark? sometimes things get stolen (happend to me only once when i left my army knife in the city) or some violent things happen but those events happen only rarely.
Posted: August 19, 2024
Célia
Geneva
Geneva is a safe city. Of course you have to be careful, like in any other place, but overall it’s a pretty safe city. I’ve always walked alone at night and never had any problems. I would nonetheless suggest you may not walk alone at night in quiet neighborhoods. Better take a Uber to get home safe and sound.
Posted: August 16, 2024Zurich
Switzerland is generally considered very safe, as is Zurich. While I cannot give any guarantees, I have personally never felt unsafe. Common sense is advised, as in any city. Happy to answer any questions.
Posted: August 16, 2024Bern
Bern is a small town, swiss people are very polite, we don‘t have a lot of crimes. There‘s still some sexual harrasement happening, but in a minimal amount. The city is very clean, the police offers help in emergency and isn‘t corrupt at all. Robbers aren‘t a thing here
Posted: August 15, 2024Zurich
I suggest women to avoid langstrasse street (red light district in Zurich). Also please watch out your drinks in clubs and bars. I also suggest to be dressed more modest, if you will be dressing like tops and shorts and short skirts with high heels etc some old men might be starring at you or some dude driving a car will be honking and saying something in German. When you dressed modestly nobody is doing it.
Posted: August 8, 2024Zurich
Safe City Overall. The public Train, Bus system is great connected. Good food. But expencive when you whant to eat in the oldtown… use Coop, Migros or the cheaper versoin Denner, Lidl and Aldi to get Sandwiches or something on the go if you travel on Budget. Vicafe offers better coffee then starbucks!
Posted: August 8, 2024Is Switzerland safe to travel?
Based on 22 experiences
Khanyisa
Netherlands
Basel, Couple travel
We were in Basel for 2 days. Found the place to be expensive especially based on the foreign exchange rate...but we felt safe and loved the free public transport...it rained a lot but we still managed to walk the city..
Posted: August 29, 2024Experienced: November, 2023
Vella
Austria
Lauterbrunnen, Solo travel
It was quite nice soloing there. Nature is lovely. The only thing i found problematical was camping. They are full if you don't book them a few months in advance for at least 5 days. So, I did a lot of hiking to reach a place where to sleep safely
Posted: August 15, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Is Switzerland worth visiting?
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based on 22 experiences
Carla
Belgium
Lugano, Family travel
We went to the concert of Einaudi. It was beautifull. City also. It’s not so easy to find places for swimming. You have a little beach. The enviroment is beautifull. In half an hour you are in Italy & you can visit another lake
Posted: August 17, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Zurich, Solo travel
Really beautiful city with beautiful nature landscapes of course. The center of Zurich feels like Europe and has a nice mix of history and architecture. But the real magic of the city is on the outskirts. Really recommend taking a car out to some of those beautiful nature spots and enjoying the real Switzerland
Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Switzerland
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