Is Zurich Safe for Women? Crime Rates in Zurich

Safety index

Very Safe
4.6 /5

The safety level in Zurich is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime index

Low
1.8 /5

The crime rate in Zurich is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

Violence index

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 Rates & Safety Statistics

Based on 27 experiences

Safety index:

4.6/5Very Safe

The safety level in Zurich is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.2/5Safe

Walking alone at night in Zurich is considered safe, with an overall safety index of 4.2 out of 5.

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Using public transport in Zurich is considered very safe, with an overall safety index of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime index:

1.8/5Low

The crime rate in Zurich is considered low, with an overall crime index of 1.8 out of 5.

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Risk of being sexually harassed in Zurich is considered low, with an overall risk index of 1.6 out of 5.

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Zurich is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.2 out of 5

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Risk of being physically attacked in Zurich is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Risk of burglary in Zurich is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Risk of being mugged or robbed in Zurich is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1.1 out of 5

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

Risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Zurich is considered very low, with an overall risk index of 1 out of 5

How safe is Zurich?

Lorena

Lorena

Zurich is generally a safe city – even for solo female travelers! There are a few areas that women might want to avoid, although nothing necessarily has to happen there: Langstrasse: This is a famous street in Zurich with a very active nightlife – probably one of the busiest throughout the week in the city. It’s known for good bars but also for drugs and prostitution. While it's lively, women should avoid walking around alone. Some unpleasant comments may certainly arise. Train stations: Zurich's main station has a lot of people around. However, women should avoid smaller stations. In general, there aren’t many people out at night during the week, but it doesn’t give an unsafe feeling.

Posted: September 30, 2024
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Zurich feels 100% safe during the daytime. Take care of you belongings and avoid shady people like you would in every other city. In the night there are few drunk people and catcalling. The main station is safer than other small stations without security. Typically around the Langstrasse/red light district there are more drunk/shady people. If you feel unsafe or harassed, ask other people to help out.

Posted: September 18, 2024
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In Zurich i feel very safe. I can move around the city independent and i don’t feel scared. At night it’s a bit more scary but who likes to walk around in the dark? sometimes things get stolen (happend to me only once when i left my army knife in the city) or some violent things happen but those events happen only rarely.

Posted: August 19, 2024
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Switzerland is generally considered very safe, as is Zurich. While I cannot give any guarantees, I have personally never felt unsafe. Common sense is advised, as in any city. Happy to answer any questions.

Posted: August 16, 2024
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I suggest women to avoid langstrasse street (red light district in Zurich). Also please watch out your drinks in clubs and bars. I also suggest to be dressed more modest, if you will be dressing like tops and shorts and short skirts with high heels etc some old men might be starring at you or some dude driving a car will be honking and saying something in German. When you dressed modestly nobody is doing it.

Posted: August 8, 2024
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Safe City Overall. The public Train, Bus system is great connected. Good food. But expencive when you whant to eat in the oldtown… use Coop, Migros or the cheaper versoin Denner, Lidl and Aldi to get Sandwiches or something on the go if you travel on Budget. Vicafe offers better coffee then starbucks!

Posted: August 8, 2024
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You can easily walk alone at night, the people are always ready to help. Police and security at the train stations are always present. The cotizens speak very well english to hell you out in case it‘s necessary.

Posted: July 30, 2024
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Zurich is one of the safest cities in the world. Data shows this, and you can find some of that here - https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Zurich . I walk my dog alone at night, walk home from the train station by myself, and have never encountered a single issue. There are some issues - you have to watch out for bag thieves or pick pockets in touristy areas. Burglary is rare, but not unheard of. Overall, I feel very safe here and feel privileged to live in a place that is such.

Posted: July 29, 2024
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Anja

Anja

It is a really wonderful place, who you can travel without any worries. The people around are really polite, and nice. Also the nature around 🥰 Especially the summer season: you can enjoy really nice food, café, bars or the lake is not too far

Posted: July 27, 2024
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Irina

Irina

I grew up in towns and cities close to the city center. I've had my fair share of drunk nights, walking home through dark streets or having to wait an hour by the train station. Always feeling safe. Most times if you lose your belongings somewhere, they will get returned to you. People usually keep to themselves

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Is Zurich worth visiting?

Overall 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.

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Women's safety in Switzerland