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 83 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?

I feel safe being there as a women until 5 in the morning and no one speaks to me, leaving things unguarded, and you’ll find them still there untouched , it is the safest place I’ve ever lived in, or been to

Posted: June 23, 2025
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Sandra

Sandra

Zurich is a very safe place to live. In the past, I never experienced a bad situation or felt unsafe. Also walking alone after dark or being in public places/transport is no issue. With the use of some common sense you‘ll be totally fine.

Posted: June 16, 2025
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Zurich is pretty super safe. If you gp to Langstrasse (party street) you might be approached by some strangers but even then they are respectful. As always look for your staff if you are at growded places but it is really safe in Zurich and switzerland in general

Posted: June 15, 2025
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Generally there are a lot of districts where I fell very safe, also at night. But in some places (Langsstrasse) I tend to not stay long alone. Also around the main station I don’t stay long alone during the night.

Posted: June 9, 2025
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Yanusha

Yanusha

It‘s very clean and there are not many homeless people or drug addicts. Everywhere you go, there are policemen. There is minor crime, but mostly just drugdeals or soccer related fights. I would consider Zurich as a safe city🔒

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Zürich is overall a very safe city. Even at night it does not feel dangerous anymore. There are streets like Langstrasse for example, which used to be dangerous but they aren’t as much of a problem anymore. Most of the times police will be driving/ walking around as well.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Is Zurich worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Rümeysa

Rümeysa

Italy

Group travel

I took a day trip to Zurich from Milan. I think one or two days is totally enough for Zurich. People were really kind and there is no chance that feeling of any danger. It is so expensive city ( even we did not stayed at there) to compare other european cities. I liked the vibes of beer saloons, you can eat and drink your beers.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt safe, but everything was really expensive and quite out of my reach. I liked the city even if it rained a little, and liked the people I met there. The only problem is that there is not much nightlife.

Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: March, 2021
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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