Is Locarno Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Locarno

Extremely safe but still need to be vigilant. I’ve lived in the area for many years and never had a problem or felt unsafe around here. I’ve never been catcalled or felt like a man would hurt me. I’ve never had anything stolen from me.

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.

Initially 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