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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About Me
Costantly searching for my spot in the world and good Friends for sharing moments. Some people say that I always have my head in the clouds and can't focus on one thing for too long. I believe that changes are a constant in life (for better and worse) and that sometimes reality can be seen better from a feather bed that lightly vibrates in the air and takes its time to settle on the ground. Anyway, I'm not too good at introductions because there would be too many things to say and too little space available; getting to know someone is a slow and shared process. That's why I can give a brief summary of my journey so far, the things I like and don't like: 👶 I was born in Italy (Tuscany) and when I was four years old, captivated by the yellow liquid, I tasted the Limoncello made by my mother; 👩‍🎓 I studied Industrial Design in Florence, the cradle of art/culture/history. One day, I spent two hours at the Galleria dell'Accademia drawing Michelangelo's David statue in detail; 🇨🇠I've been living in Switzerland for a few months now, and so far, I’ve tasted the following chocolates: -Ovomaltine -Ragusa -Cailler If you know something that NEED tò be taste please let me know; ⛰️ I like hiking in the mountains and doing other outdoor activities like climbing, beach volley, cycling, or simply lying in the shade of a tree; 📚 I like novels (Fantasy and more) and comics of all kinds; 🎶 Sometimes in the morning, I like to pick a Spotify playlist and listen to it while drinking coffee on the terrace; 🎨 I love art for its incredible malleability in the hands of the artist; it is a means of communication between multiple worlds and realities; 🍪 My favorite sport Is to male biscuits with/for Friends and taste them beside a Cup of tea or milk; ❌ I don't like fresh tomatoes.
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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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