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 48 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.2/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.6/5Low

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:

1.2/5Not 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?

Fride

Fride

People are friendly and it is a safe place for women to travel alone. From what I hear, the drug consumption is quite high compared to other European cities - however, it is not something that I have noticed or been exposed to.

Posted: January 20, 2025
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zürich is a really safe city. there are a lot of people everywhere and even alone in the dark i don‘t feel unsafe. the public transport is really well managed and at night and on the weekends there is security keeping their eyes out. crimes rarely happen and i zürich is the country where i feel safest

Posted: January 19, 2025
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I think you can classify Zurich as pretty safe. There are places where, as a woman, you shouldn't walk alone at night, for example “Langstrasse”. But unfortunately, as a woman, you're always on the lookout for creepy men, especially at night. But Zurich is very beautiful, there are many large parks near the lake.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Zurich is very safe. The public transport is controlled by security at night, so that nothing happens. It‘s the safest city in Europe in my opinion. Walking home in the dark is no problem at all, everyone is very respectful.

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Its verry safe. I just don't think Langstrasse at night is not the savest but if you are in a group its good. At day everytjing is fine even the smal lonely road. Public transport is pritty good protected, just dont leave your stuf alone in a lonely wagon

Posted: January 11, 2025
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I have worked as a waitress (ergo getting home late at odd hours) for years. Never once did I have a bad encounter. Almost all streets are lined with streetlights. Common sense still applies, but Zurich is very safe, so don‘t worry.

Posted: January 10, 2025
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Amélie

Amélie

Zurich is one of the safest places to visit as a woman. Of course there are some dark corners where you shouldn’t go alone after dark (for example Langstrasse on the weekends) but even there I usually feel safer than in some more public places I‘ve been before in other countries. What makes Zurich not a 10/10 when it comes to safety is the world wide epidemic of ✨weird men✨

Posted: January 6, 2025
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Céline

Céline

Zurich is one of the safest cities in the whole world. You can easily walk around as woman by yourself and even when it‘s dark. In case you require any help, the people in Zurich are super helpful. Even the „red light“ district in Zurich is safe.

Posted: January 6, 2025
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theres sketchy areas like langenstrasse or the mainstation, public transportation usually feels safe unless there was a event and everyone is drunk but then theres usually security people there too. be around lake of zurich and bahnhofstrasse should be enough at night

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Tasha

Tasha

Zurich was really lovely in the two weeks I spent there. People mind their own business I would say, but like everywhere in the world there are reports of mugging and phones being snatched. I was a little extra worried about my overall safety since I don’t look like I’m from Zurich, but nothing happened to me.

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Is Zurich worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Gulu

Gulu

Austria

Solo travel

That was my very first solo travelling experience. Zurich was so safe and pretty. Although I spent a lot of money fro food and transport, I enjoyed there to the fullest. At night I stayed with a couple who I hadn't met before. They were super nice people and prepared dinner for me and welcomed me with kind hugs. It felt so amazing being solo traveller and making such a perfect connection there.

Posted: August 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
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Solo travel

Really beautiful city with beautiful nature landscapes of course. The center of Zurich feels like Europe and has a nice mix of history and architecture. But the real magic of the city is on the outskirts. Really recommend taking a car out to some of those beautiful nature spots and enjoying the real Switzerland

Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Meet locals in Zurich

Esther

Esther

About Me

My name is Esther. I spreak Spanish and English. I was born in Mexico, but live in Switzerland forever. I have three children. I love meeting people.

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Shannon

Shannon

About Me

American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.

Speaking

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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 4.2 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 1.6 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