Is Turkey Safe for Women? Crime & Safety Index
Safety index
The safety level in Turkey is considered high, with an overall safety index of 3.6 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Turkey is considered low, with an overall crime index of 2.3 out of 5.
Violence index
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 159 experiences
Safety index: | 3.6/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime index: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.5/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.1/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.7/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
How safe is Turkey?
Turkey
Actually, I feel a little scared in Turkey because there are a lot of bad people. But if you are careful, there's no need to worry. It's not going to be a problem. Don't trust anyone. I love my country, but sometimes it scares me.
Posted: October 6, 2024Istanbul
You need to stay away from narrow streets and some neighbourhoods especially when its dark. When its dark if you need to use public transportation, stay close to other woman or safe people, bad people should think that you are not alone.
Posted: September 29, 2024
uswah
Ankara
Ankara is a safe cities although it depends on the area you stay in. Some areas may not be safe to walk around late at night. You can usually trust piblic transport for that. Also its beneficial if you have a person who can speak turkish
Posted: September 18, 2024
Beyza
Istanbul
I would say Istanbul is overall safe for foreign visitors. I would recommend being careful as a tourist and watch out for pickpockets. I wouldn’t say Istanbul is as bad as Paris or Barcelona. However, incidents still happen.
Posted: September 16, 2024Emek
Emek is a neighborhood where elderly people and medical students live. It is a quiet neighborhood. It is more peaceful and safe than other neighborhoods. It is definitely safe during the day but it can be deserted at night.
Posted: September 12, 2024Ankara
Actually it depends on the part you are visiting, if you are near Tunalı or Çankaya, I would say it is quite safe. However in Kızılay it can get really crowded and not that safe. But overall Ankara is rather a calm and safe city
Posted: September 11, 2024
Melike
Istanbul
Istanbul is like a vast country, and the sense of safety can vary in different areas. For example, due to the crowds of tourists, you won't face any issues in districts like Beyoğlu and Fatih during the day as long as you're cautious, but it's normal to feel less safe late at night. Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that the city has a stray dog issue, so it’s important for those who are afraid of dogs to be aware of this.
Posted: September 11, 2024Ankara
Ankara is generally a safe city, however I would not suggest going out or walking alone at night to my fellow female friends. Public transportation is safe especially during the day. Especially the urban and city center areas are secure and local security and police forces are available.
Posted: September 11, 2024Turkey
It was way better couple years ago and things getting harder as the economy suffers more and more each day. Some parts of the city is still awake at nights and pretty safe but still you’d want to hang out at least two people. Such as Besiktas, Kadikoy, Bebek.
Posted: September 10, 2024Istanbul
Istanbul is a beautiful city, it is actually very safe if you go to right places, like beşiktaş, bebek, ortaköy, But some specific places are dangerous to visit like tarlabaşı, bağcılar, fatih, you should not go to places like these
Posted: September 8, 2024Is Turkey worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 28 experiences from female travelers
Cris
United States
Turkey, Family travel
Visited Turkey 3 weeks ago. I can say I’ve been but don’t plan to revisit. Men are very pushy to the point of making a female feel unsafe. What time I spent in Turkey I never heard or saw one woman open her mouth to speak except our tour guide. There’s no doubt that women are considered chattel property and for this American that is unacceptable.
Posted: September 22, 2024
shomaila
Turkey
Istanbul, Group travel
I felt moderately safe. Public transports you have to be very careful. Bosphorus Tour, blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and castle are a must visit. Try lahmacun, pide, eskender, Adana kebab for food. Istanbul is very expensive lately. Find good cheap hotels. I stayed in MLS ŞIŞLI hotel, booked from Agoda. Transport is very easy. Use public transport and use googled maps for it.
Posted: September 21, 2024Experienced: September, 2024Meet locals in Turkey
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