Is Bern Safe for Women? Crime Rate & Safety Index

Safety index

Safe
4.2 /5

The safety level in Bern is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rate

Low
2 /5

The crime rate in Bern is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2 out of 5.

Violence index

14.1%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 8 experiences

Safety index:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.5/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bern?

i personally find bern safe and have never had a problem no matter what time of day or night. of course, like everywhere else, you have to be cautious at night. i have often gone home alone after parties on public transport or in taxis and have never been afraid and always felt safe as there are always lots of people out and about in bern except from midnight to 05:00 a.m. less so but otherwise i always feel safe

Posted: September 21, 2024
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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, 2024
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Bern is pretty safe. Maybe don‘t let your valuables out of sight and be careful around the train station at night. As a women traveling alone you will be very safe in Bern as ling as you take the nirmal precaussions.

Posted: July 29, 2024
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There are some places which are not very safe when you're being alone, especially at night. For example the square in front of the Reitschule isn't super safe, but the Reitschule itself is nice and if you can make sure to be accompanied, you don't have to worry. Overall, I feel very safe in Bern.

Posted: July 21, 2024
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Samantha

Samantha

Bern is a lovely city and very safe for walking alone, even at night! Just stay in the inner city and use common sense. I walk home alone often after midnight, 10-15min walk, and never had a bad experience.

Posted: July 5, 2024
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Soukey

Soukey

Bern is safe at daytime. Even though in the night you can have a safe stay. Its difficult to say because its depens on the day and your souroundings but i think you can have a really nice stay at bern

Posted: May 17, 2024
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I would describe Bern as a very safe city, I never had an incidence (neither day, nor night) since I live here. I am generally a bit careful after ten dark, just because I am a woman but had no reason here so far :)

Posted: March 25, 2024
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Bern is great, the only thing I am not comfortable with is to walk alone in dark placey in the night. Otherwise, I feel very safe, even in the dead of the night or alone. Also everything is very clean and good organised.

Posted: February 20, 2024
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Is Bern worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

In general, the city is pretty safe. However, please do take care of yourself and your belongings at the train stations. It seems to be the main place where the drug addicts flock to. I stayed in an Airbnb 20mins away from the train station and I’m still exploring the city. People are generally nice here as well.

Posted: July 30, 2024
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Mrika

Mrika

Kosovo

Solo travel

I visited Bern for the 4th time and it was wonderful as ussual, I had very nice weather so I walked around mostly. I felt very safe walking by myself. You should see the bear park and walk around if you can and eat some michelin star delicious sweets near there. The old city is wonderful to walk around too, you have shops there as well. Visit Thun the city and the lake if you have the time. Also trains and trams are very reliable so use that. Everything is pretty expensive so preapre yourself.

Posted: June 27, 2024
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Meet locals in Bern

Julia

Julia

About Me

I could write a novel about myself, hahahaha! Short form if you like?: I‘m turning 50 this year and have a wunderful son. I‘m German, but have been living and working in Switzerland for over 10 years. I work at the university and have been working in forensic medicine for over 25 years, but I‘m not a doctor, I‘m one of the many more experienced worker bees here 😉. Now I‘m looking for me - je hat’s why I‘ m going on my first solotrip EVER this year… I‘m travelling to Busan, South Korea for 10 days in November… yaaaaaay!! I‘m so excited!!

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Laura

Laura

About Me

Hi! Just a young women from switzerland, that loves to travel. Haven’t been traveling all alone that much, I prefer travel groups or going somewhere with loved ones! Interested in doing sports, music, equality, feminism, neurodiversity and so on🌞 Would love to meet/connect with people around the world.

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Safety in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Is Bern safe?

The safety level in Bern is considered high, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Bern safe to walk alone at night?

Walking alone at night in Bern is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 3.5 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bern?

Using public transport in Bern is considered very safe, with an overall safety index of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bern?

The crime rate in Bern is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bern?

Risk of being sexually harassed in Bern is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Bern is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bern?

Risk of being physically attacked in Bern is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Bern?

Risk of burglary in Bern is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

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

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Bern is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

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

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Bern is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5