Is Turkey Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Turkey
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 827 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?
Istanbul
Depends on where you're going. Bagcilar esenler gaziosmanpasa are the most sketchy areas. However some popular areas may have sketchy neighborhoods aswell. For example, kadikoy is known for lively areas but can be dangerous at night.
Posted: July 25, 2025Istanbul
I’ve been living in Istanbul for my entire life , and honestly, it’s much safer than people assume. Of course, like any big city, you need to stay aware but that doesn’t mean it’s dangerous. I walk around at night, take public transport daily, and go out in busy areas like Taksim, Kadıköy, or Beşiktaş without worrying.Sure, you should keep an eye on your stuff in crowded places (that’s just common sense), but Istanbul isn’t scary. It’s full of color, history, food, and energy. If you’re thinking of visiting do it. It’s not just safe, it’s unforgettable.
Posted: July 25, 2025Ankara
Ankara is safe, especially touristic attractions. However, it is not a tourist city, it is capital because it is right in the middle and have the ministires and stuff. If you want to party, you can look at @ankaraforeigners, they usually have events. Party and drink in Tunalı, Bestekar. Stay in Kızılay, Bahçelievler, Tunalı. These are completely safe. Mamak, Kurtuluş are not safe 🩷
Posted: July 22, 2025Antalya
I think it’s pretty safe and tourist friendly,however there may be exceptions like it can be anywhere else in the world.Touristic places and night life is pretty safe I highly recommend you to come.
Posted: July 20, 2025Ankara
The late hours can be dangerous but in general it is safe place, but depends on the locations definitely. You should be so careful at Kızılay because diversity of human is much there. It is centera place. If you are staying in safer environments you can stay after 12 too.
Posted: July 19, 2025
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Eskisehir
Eskişehir is a small city next to Ankara which is the capital city of Türkiye. It is a fun city and safe. Its population is young. Çibörek and Balaban Kebab are local foods. Talkan cookie is a local dessert. Boza is a local drink.
Posted: July 17, 2025Is Turkey worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 231 experiences from female travelers
Istanbul, Solo travel
Istanbul had a unique atmosphere with its mix of history and modern life. Transportation was easy, the food was amazing, and the sea looked stunning. It’s a vibrant city full of beauty and charm.
Posted: July 25, 2025Turkey, Couple travel
We were hitchhiking a lot and the people on the countryside were incredibly friendly We also spent a few days in Antalya and that was rather uncomfortable. People were scamming tourists (also us), everything was very expensive and rather unfriendly Overall, I'd go again but only stick to the country side or be very aware of pickpocketers and scammers
Posted: July 17, 2025Safety in Turkey
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