Is Locarno Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Locarno
Safety rating
Women living in Locarno consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Locarno consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
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
Safety rating: | 3.3/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 1.2/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Locarno?
sara
Locarno is super safe, I often walk alone in the dark, never felt particularly in danger. I've lived here since childhood and in the years I've heard some stories (like maybe 2) about assaults, particularly on women, but I guess it is just because nowhere is paradise, and compared to the many years I've been here, you still have to be prudent in general. Public transport is very safe and controlled, but also you can't find it till late in the night, so it can happen you have to walk. I've always enjoyed my night walks anyway. In the streets catcalling happens, and at parties or in the crowded bars in the summer I've experienced some unpleasant situations, but nothing you couldn't find everywhere else.
Posted: March 12, 2025Initially I wasn't so confidente about this city, but after two months living here I feel very safe and relaxed if I have to walk home from work late at night (1-2 a.m.) or if I have to take the public transport
Posted: June 13, 2024Meet locals in Locarno
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I'm terrible at writing personal descriptions, but here we go. I'm half Finnish, half Swiss, which might explain why I sometimes come off as a bit cold and reserved. But don’t be fooled—beneath the icy surface, there's a solid dose of dry Nordic humor and a surprising ability to have fun (eventually). I have a pretty low social battery, but when it's charged, I genuinely enjoy spending time with humans too. I love sarcasm, dark humor, and conversations that go beyond small talk. I've hardly ever traveled solo—honestly, I don’t even know why (ahem *men* coughs). But I guess now is the time to start.
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