Is Turkey Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Turkey consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Turkey consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 6% percentage of women in Turkey 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 876 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2.1/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Turkey?
Asena
Istanbul
It varies completely according to the district. It is safe outside of certain neighborhoods, contrary to what is thought. Beyoğlu is the best known example. Although Taksim Istiklal Street is generally safe, a few side streets, which can be a problem at a certain time, are very dangerous and the side street in the other direction is quite safe.
Posted: September 18, 2025
Emiliia
Istanbul
Pretty safe, if you know which districts to avoid (some are really dangerous). Most tourist areas are generally safe, but you can get your things stolen. I’ve lived here for a year and nothing ever happened to me
Posted: September 16, 2025Istanbul
If you avoid certain neighborhoods late at night and stay in busy areas, you shouldn’t have any problems in Istanbul. Just keep an eye on your bag and other belongings to prevent theft. Public transportation is generally safe, especially the metro. I’d recommend not taking minibuses or other shared vans.
Posted: September 15, 2025Kadıköy
overall it’s a safe place to wear whatever you want as long as you’re not far away from the crowd. and especially at nights kadıköy is fairly populated so it is not possible to be alone. there are no pickpockets etc in turkey so no need to worry about that
Posted: September 14, 2025Beşiktaş
Its safe to travel. Ther are lot of pubs and cafes staying open til late hours. My home is also in Beşiktaş. Its a great neighborhood. There are lot of ups and downs so it would be hard to wlak around by feet
Posted: September 12, 2025Is Turkey worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 249 experiences from female travelers
Kusadasi, Solo travel
I stayed at a 3-star hotel right by the beach. Markets nearby had affordable food, but restaurants in the tourist area cost €15–30. In the city center, fish with bread was cheap. Minibuses to the center were frequent and low-cost, the area felt safe, and Izmir airport was about a 2-hour bus ride.
Posted: September 13, 2025Experienced: August, 2024Safety in Turkey
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