Is Zurich Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Zurich

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Zurich consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.6 /5

Women living in Zurich consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

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 66 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Zurich?

zürich is pretty safe especially during the day but also at night. in my experienece it’s also safe enough to walk alone outside at night but when i first moved here i wasn’t comfortable doing that. the only place where i make sure to be more aware of my sourroundings is when i am walking in the area of the langstrasse.

Posted: April 23, 2025
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As a woman I would feel safe (almost very safe) to walk around almost every place in Zürich, even at night. The places I can tjink of tjat don't feel safe are: HB, Stafelhofen trainsation, Langstrasse and Platzspitz.

Posted: April 19, 2025
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Savannah

Savannah

I think switzerland is generelly a very safe country. But even here sometimes things happens but most of them in places like Langstrasse (redlightscene). But now with all the refugees i homestly have to say that I get harassed more often than ever before. Also these dirty looks are getting more. But it‘s not rly more than that till now like they‘re just calling after me or whistle after but it‘s rare, that someone really harasses me. That happens in clubs where young ppl get in. In technoclubs I never experienced harassment so I prefere to go there or to daydances.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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i can say, as a woman who has grown up here, zurich is quite safe. walking home alone is nearly never a problem, the public transportations are good, also by night. during the nighttime there’s security guards in the trains. there is also often police cars patrolling around, also asking you if everything is fine, if you‘re sitting alone in the dark. yes, there is uncomfortable men too, but MOSTLY they are just very uncomfortable as we all know them.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Maëlle

Maëlle

Zürich is a very safe town. Of course there are areas where you feel less safe at night, like the roads next to Langstrasse. But even there i feel safe most of the time, and walk through there alone in the dark. Catcalling happens but not that often and only in few moments i actually felt uncomfortable.

Posted: April 10, 2025
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Eleonora

Eleonora

Zurich is so safe. You will forget about being attacked, robbed or harassed. I never think about my safety because I always feel safe (except for Langstrasse) and walked on the streets at almost any time of the day and nothing has ever happened to me.

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Zurich is a very place space. Same as all over Switzerland. Nevertheless it is a big city with a lot of people so don't be naive but it is very safe. You can easily walk home alone in the dark or go for a run after sunset

Posted: March 12, 2025
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valerie

valerie

zurich is pretty safe! as always, its a bit risky to walk around alone in the dark, especially in dimly lit places, but overall, i personally know of very few people that have had trouble here. the only active crimes being committed that i know of is drug abuse and lacing, if you stay away from it though, you should be fine.

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Lia

Lia

Zurich is a very safe city and you hardly have to worry about crime or harassment anywhere! At the weekends there are certain places (especially larger public transport stations) that I try to avoid, otherwise my city is really incredibly safe and you can go out alone without any problems!

Posted: February 26, 2025
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You can walk without any worry and you can ask everybody for help. At night nobody will assault you or come near you. They respect your boundaries. Public transportation is very safe at night and also at day they have “Securitas” who walk through the train to look after you.

Posted: February 16, 2025
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Is Zurich worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 13 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

Switzerland may be one of the safest countries I've been to, I think it's very safe for women. Zurich was very nice but I couldn't find much to do in the winter, it's still peaceful and beautiful, ideal for a 2-3 day trip. I don't think they have very good food, food and accommodation are extremely expensive.

Posted: March 31, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Solo travel

Really safe for females and solo travellers who travel like local and surrounded by genuine nature, the weather is perfect to enjoy an adventurous outdoor activities like picnicking , hiking, strolling. Local pastries and foods are worth to eat I might probably one of the lucky person that I met a local who is frankly amiable and share her experience as a urban guide which an expensive experience and we still keep in touch.

Posted: February 17, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Meet locals in Zurich

Cora

Cora

About Me

heyheyyy, i‘m a 19 year old who just finished high school and is doing a gap year. currently my friend and i are backpacking through europe, trying to plan as little as possible looking where circumstances and our interests lead us. soon my friend lilith (u can see us together in the last picture on my profile here) and i will be interrailing through europe. our idea is to plan as little as possible and see, where our gut takes us. and thats why we’re here on travel ladies; to get to know as many great people as possible and make lovely memories while getting a unique experience of the cities we will be visiting. therefore besides meeting for drinks, walks or going to theatres or else, we would love to be hosted for some days in the cities we will be in. on one hand obviously to safe money, but on the other hand to experience that as female travellers you can get the feeling of safety and being included in the culture and lifestyle. can’t wait to meet some of you 😊🌟💫

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Lorena

Lorena

About Me

Hi girls! Same as you, traveling is one of my biggest passions. I was born in Colombia and have spent most of my life in Europe. Besides traveling I love cinema, hiking, arts, cooking and meditation. Don’t hesitate to contact me in case you are in Zurich or around💓

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Safety in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Is Zurich safe?

Women living in Zurich consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Zurich safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Zurich consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Zurich?

Women living in Zurich consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Zurich?

Women living in Zurich consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Zurich?

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

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

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Zurich?

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Zurich?

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Zurich consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5